Guardianship

What is Guardianship?

A guardianship is a legal relationship created when a person or institution is named in a will or assigned by the court to take care of minor children or incompetent adults. The guardianship of a minor remains under court supervision until the child reaches majority at 18.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Family Law terms:

• Custody Decree
• Divided Custody
• Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights
• Tender Years Doctrine
• Void and Voidable marriages

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