Guardianship
Are you interested in obtaining guardianship of a child/ren in your care or perhaps the Department of Child Safety is insisting that you obtain guardianship of your loved ones involved in a dependency matter?
Guardianship creates a legal relationship that allows you to care for a child without terminating the parents’ rights. Guardianship offers:
- Legal authority to make decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and daily needs
- A more stable arrangement
- Potential access to financial support programs for the child’s care
- A legal relationship that can provide security while preserving family connections.
- Register and enforce an out-of-state guardianship order
- Availability for subsidy
Whether you’re a relative or kinship seeking to provide a safe home for a child in need, we can help you:
- Consider the pros and cons of guardianship versus other legal options
- Understand the differences between Title 8 and Title 14 guardianships
- Pursue the guardianship option that best fits your family’s circumstances
