Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a …
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What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not …
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Data Sheet
This form should be completed and submitted to the court with the necessary contact information of the minor.
Certification of the Clerk
This form is used by the court clerk if the court has failed to hold a hearing and issue a ruling within the proscribed time limit.
How To Establish a Guardianship of a Minor
A guardian (or guardian ad litem) is appointed for a minor when the parents are not able to care for the minor or are unwilling to do so. A minor’s guardian has full time legal custody and control of the child. A person appointed as a guardian is usually a close family member or other close adult of the minor, or the local child services agency. If you are interested in …
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