California Guardianship (Juvenile) - Child's Consent and Waiver of Rights

Guardianship is when a court orders someone other than the child's parent to: Have custody of the child; or. Manage the child's property (called "estate"); or. Both.

Guardianship Versus Conservatorship What Is the Difference?A guardian of the person is responsible for decisions about care provisions and living arrangements of the ward. A guardian of the estate, also known as a conservator, is charged with the ward's property and financial affairs.

Under certain circumstances, a Guardian may be personally liable for improper distributions, and may be compelled by a Court to make a distribution at the Ward's or Interested Person's request.

In California, guardianship refers only to the court appointment of an individual with the legal authority to represent and manage the affairs of a minor child. Conservatorships are for protecting incapacitated adults and typically involve matters related to health care and estate.

Guardianship of the person. The legal guardian has the right to consent for the minor and make all decisions regarding the minor's health and education. A legal guardian will maintain custody of the minor until the minor reaches the age of eighteen, or until a judge determines that the minor no longer needs a guardian.

A legal guardian is someone who has the legal authority to take care of a child should anything happen to the parents. Guardians are responsible for taking all parental decisions and can also be responsible for managing a child's property and inheritance.

Petitioning to terminate guardianship can be a difficult process and can require you to present evidence of the changes you have made, programs you have attended and any other proof that you are prepared to take care of your children.

The legal guardian has the right to consent for the minor and make all decisions regarding the minor's health and education. A legal guardian will maintain custody of the minor until the minor reaches the age of eighteen, or until a judge determines that the minor no longer needs a guardian.

Legal guardianship is a court order that says someone who is not the child's parent is in charge of taking care of the child.They can decide where the child lives and goes to school, and they can make decisions about the child's health care. Note: There are 2 kinds of guardianships in California.