Overview of guardianships of a minor
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A guardian of a minor is a person that is appointed by a court to act in place of a parent concerning a child's support, care, education, health, and welfare. Guardians must at all times act in the child's best interests. A minor is a child under 18 years old.
There are two types of guardians for minors:
- Temporary Guardians
- Permanent Guardians
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