In-Home Support Services. Arizona MENTOR's In-Home Support Services are designed to help adults who live with family or other caregivers or on their own succeed in their home environment and participate more fully in community life.
Yes, legal guardianship can override parental rights in Arizona. The state recognizes the fundamental rights of a biological parent and has certain laws in place to protect those rights in situations where a legal guardian has physical custody, but the parent does not.
ARS §14-5104 provides: “A parent or a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person, by a properly executed power of attorney, may delegate to another person, for a period not exceeding six months, any powers he may have regarding care, custody or property of the minor child or ward, except power to consent to marriage ...
In Arizona, “Consent Guardianship” allows parents to give legal authority over a child to a non-parent adult through their written consent, to become the legal guardian of a child. This method also allows immediate withdrawal of the consent and Guardianship authority.
This temporary custody order can last until a permanent agreement is reached or the court makes a final determination. It's crucial to work with an experienced family law attorney to ensure your and your children's best interests.
The Court appreciates your care of the child(ren). The guardianship will continue to remain active unless ordered by the court or the child turns 18.