Legal Question in Family Law in California

Are there typical scenarios where temporary guardianships will be granted pending hearing for permanent guardianship? If the ward is already living with the potential guardian, is there any purpose in filing a temporary guardianship?


Asked on 12/23/10, 4:36 pm

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Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

This answer should not be construed as a substitute for an office conference with an attorney skilled in the field of family law. There are no cookie cutter fact patterns that should ever be used for a request for judicial relief. Each case requires skilled review and analysis of the unique facts in your case to properly raise the justifications why the court should take any action on the case before a hearing date scheduled for that purpose. I urge you to schedule a consultation with an attorney to discuss this case and your legal rights.

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Answered on 12/29/10, 12:18 pm

Temporary guardianships are frequently granted pending permenant guardianship proceedings. The reason for doing so is the "what if" issue. What if the child is injured and someone needs the legal right to make medical decisions. What if the child needs authorization from a parent or guardian for something to do with school. Etc.

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Answered on 12/30/10, 5:24 pm


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