Family Law

Guardianships

When a child lives with a legal guardian, the guardian is responsible for health care, education and activities such as Little League, dance lessons, and musical lessons to name a few. While the parents are still financially responsible for child support, if they are unable to provide for the child, the guardian may support the child or can apply for financial assistance through welfare or other agencies. The child's biological parents may be granted visitation if appropriate.

Not limited to relatives, guardianships may be granted to friends or people who know the child. A guardianship lasts until the child is 18 years old or until the court ends the guardianship by assigning the child a different guardian, or by giving the child back to the parents.

If you have questions about legal qualifications and details regarding guardianship, please call our office at (678) 879-9000 or e-mail us at familylaw@mtlawoffice.com to schedule an appointment to meet with someone on our family law team. Consultations are charged at our normal hourly rate.

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