Standby guardianship of a child

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Standby guardianship of a child

Standby guardianship allows a parent or current guardian to name someone to care for a child if they want the person appointed to ultimately go to court and obtain long-term (plenary) guardianship of the child. Learn when standby guardianship may be helpful, how to name a standby guardian, and what happens after it takes effect

Standby guardianship of a child basics
Learn more about getting standby guardianship of a child and what situations they are typically used in.
Intro
Standby guardianship of a child common questions
Get answers about standby guardianship of a child, including choosing a future guardian and when it takes effect.
FAQ
Designating a standby guardian for a child
This how-to explains how to designate a standby guardian for a child and what steps the standby guardian must later take to obtain plenary guardianship.
How-To