What is Guardianship

Who or what is a guardian?

A guardian is someone who takes care of a child's needs. This typically includes such things as shelter, education, food and medical care. Guardians also usually manage the finances of the child.

A guardianship is a legal relationship between a minor child and a guardian that gives the guardian certain rights and obligations regarding the child. However, a guardianship does not sever the legal relationship that exists between a child and his or her biological parent. Instead, it co-exists with that legal relationship.

Are you considering guardianship?

If you are planning on taking care of the child on a long term basis, then you should consider becoming a guardian. Without guardianship, you will have difficulty getting medical care for the child, enrolling him or her in school, as well as a host of other issues. Also, because guardianship creates a legal right, you will have some say in the child's future as a guardian, whereas a mere caretaker would not.CLICK HERE to find out more