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- :: Guardianships
A guardian is a person appointed by a court to be legally responsible for another person and/or for another person’s property. In the case of a minor child, a guardian is appointed to oversee the personal care of the child in the parents’ absence. A guardianship may be voluntary, which means that the parent consents, or a guardianship can be contested, wherein the court will hear the matter and determine if a guardianship is needed. In a contested guardianship, the court will not only consider the best interests of the child, but the fitness of the natural parent. Once appointed, a guardian is responsible for providing proper care for the minor child. A guardianship can be permanent or temporary. A temporary guardian is appointed by the court without a formal hearing when an emergency exists. It is limited to a specified period not to exceed 60 days, and to obtain this type of guardianship one must show that it is necessary to prevent injury to the child. Attorneys at Mitchell & Associates understand the emergency needs that can arise regarding the well-being of a child, and are quick to respond in order to ensure a child’s safety.