An Orange County attorney can be appointed as Guardian ad Litem by the Court to Protect the Child’s Best Interest In many legal issues, children’s lives may change because of the adults around them. The job of a guardian ad litem is to protect a child’s best interests in cases...
Ending a Guardianship
When you are the guardian of a child, the guardianship will end when one of several things happen. -When the child turns 18 years of age, -When the child gets married, -If the child is adopted, -If the child enters the military, -If the child is emancipated, -If the court...
Alternatives to Guardianship
A parent can sign a notarized letter giving you temporary custody of their child without having to go to court. This letter should give you permission to make important decisions about the child's medical care and education. It is suggested that you get a medical release as well in case of any...