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For a person to be assigned as a temporary guardian, the person must fill an application stating the connection he/ she has with the minor and if his/ her criminal record is empty or not. After doing so, he/ she must show that both parents do not have a problem with him/ her being a temporary guardian of their child.
While it is possible to represent yourself in court when seeking appointment as a child's legal guardian, working with a family law attorney can ensure that you don't miss any important steps in the legal process.
File a Petition for Guardianship with a court with probate jurisdiction and notify the allegedly incapacitated person, all close family members, and any person or institution having care or custody of the allegedly incapacitated person during the 60 days preceding filing of guardianship petition. Pay the filing fee.
§ 64.2-1701. Every parent may by will appoint (i) a guardian of the person of his minor child and (ii) a guardian for the estate bequeathed or devised by the parent to his minor child for such time during the minor's infancy as the parent directs.
Temporary Guardianship: For specific reasons, a person can be appointed as temporary guardian on a time-limited basis. For example: to assist in moving an individual to a residential placement; to make medical decisions, etc. Please refer to an attorney for further guidance.