On September 27, 2022 a
Miscellaneous
was filed
involving a dispute between
Cooper, Christopher,
Drake, Sheila,
and
for Guardianship of Person Only
in the District Court of San Bernardino County.
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DUTIES OF GUARDIAN
When you are appointed by the court as a guardian of a minor, you become an officer of the court and assume certain
duties and obligations. An attorney Is best qualified to advise you about these matters. You should clearly understand the
informatién on this form. You will find additional information. in the Guardianship Pamphlet (for Guardianships of Children
in the Pmbate Court). (Fonn 60-205), Which is available from the oOurt. ,
1. GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON
Ifthe probate court appoints you as a guardian ofthe person for a child, you will be required to assume important
duties and obligations.
a. Fundam'ontal responsibilities - The guardian ofthe person of a child has the care. cuét'ody, and control of
the child. As guardian, you are responsible for providing for food, clothing, shelter, education, and all the
medical and dental needs of the child. You must provide for the safety, protection, and physical and emotional
growth of the child.
b. Custody--As guardian of the person of th'e child you have full legal and physical custody of the child and are
responsible for all decisions relating to the child. The child's parents can no longer make decisions for the
child while there Is a guardianship. The parents' rights are suspended—not terminated—as long a's- a guardian
is appointed for a minor.
Education - As guardian of the person of'the child, you are responsible for the child's education. You
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determine where the child should attend school. As the child's advocate within theschool system, you should
attend conferences and play an active role in the child’s education. For younger children, you may want to
consider enrolling the child in Head Start or other similar programs. For older children. you should consider
their future educational needs such as college or a specialized school. You must assist the child m obtaining
services if the child has special educational needs You should help the child'm setting and attaining his or her
educational goals.
d. Rosldenco- As guardian, you have the right to determine where the child lives. The child will normally live
with you. but when it'Is necessary, you are allowed to make other arrangements if it Is in the best interest of
the child. You should obtain court approval before placing the child back with his or her parents.
Asguardian. you do not have the right to change the child's residence to a place outside of California unless
youfirst receive the court's p_ermission. If the court grants permission. California |aw requires that you
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establish legal guardianship' the state whete the child will be living. Individual states have different rules
regatding guardianships. You should seek additi'onal information about guardianships In the state where you
want the child to live.
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Medical treatment As guardian, you
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e. treatment. Howe ver. if the child is 14 years or
to consent to the child's medical
cases, you have the authority r both the child and the guardian consent or
oIder, surgery may not be
performed on the child unless eithe (1) except in emergencies. A
holds true-
is obtained that specificall
y authorizes the surgery. This
(2) a court order ment ty unde r a probate guardianship.
untarily in a mental health treat
facili
guardian may not place a child invol itment. However. the
red for such an involuntary comm
A mental health oonservatorship proceeding is requi ces for the child. The law also
guatdian may secure counseling
and other necessary mental health servi tions such as
certa in situa
ren to' consent to their own treat
ment in
allows older and more mature child nanc y or sexua lly transmitted diseases, and
re relat ed to preg
outpatient menta l health treatment, medical'oe
drug and alcohol treatment.
each county that may be helpful in meeting the specific
ies
Community resources There are agenc
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ts. If the child has special
troubled, or deprived environmen
f.
cted.
needs of children who come from confli
those needs or secure appropriate services.
needs, you must strive to meet
ts are still obligated to financially support
the child has a guardian. the paren
Financial support Even when
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g. child may also be eligible for Temporar
y
action to obtain child support. The
the child. The guardian may take l security benefi ts, Vete rans Administra tion
erly known as AFDC). socia
Aid for Needy Families TANF (form
public .or. private funds.
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welfa re benefits and other
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benefits. Indian child
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contact between the child and his or
Vislhtlon- The court require that- you allow visitation or
may withi n- reason.
h. ionsh ip be- maint ained
require that the parent-child relat
parents. The child's needs often vision. The court
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as the requi remen t of super
ictions on the visits; such
However. the coun may place restr
se other condi tions in the child's best interest.
may also impo
to consent to the miner's application
for
person, you have the authority
Driver's license As guardian of the
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dama ges that may result if the minor
will become liable for any
civil
a drivers license. If you consent. you application obtain insurance to cover
DMV the
The law requi res that anyone signing the
causes an accident.
minor.
consent to a minor‘s enlistment in the arme
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the armed services The guardian may
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Enlistment in
r becomes eman cipa ted under
with the armed forces, the mino
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services. If the minor enters into active duty
California law.
g‘lve pennission the minor en_ters a
guardian and the court must
If
k. Marriage- For the minor to many. the Calif ornia law.
mes emancipa ted under
valid marriage, the minor beco
any chan ge in the address of either the
l. Change of address - A guardian must notify the court in writing of
the child's leaving the guardian's home or
changes from
that result
child or the guardian. This includes any move the child to
n cour t permlsslon before you
the parent's home. You must alwa ys obtai
returning to
another state or country.
- Some counties have a program in which
"court visitors" track and review
m. Court visitors and status reporb to cooperate with all requests of the
guardianships. If your county has
such a program, you will be expected
s reports. In all counties, you must
also _be required to fill out and file statu
court visitor. As guardian, you may
investigators.
cooperate with the court and court
like a parent, is liable for the
harm and damages caused by the willful
Misconduct of the child A guardian.
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al rules concerning harm caus ed by the use of a firearm. If you are
misconduct of a chiId. There are speci an attor ney.
shoul d consu lt
concerned about your possible liability. you
court may place other conditions
on the guardianship or additional duties
o. Additlonal msponsibllities- The the guard ian to complete counseling or parenting
the court may require
upon you as gdardian For example duled visitation plan between the child and
ces for the child. or to follow a sche
classes, to obtain specific servi
child's parents or relatives. As guard
ian you must follow all court orders.
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Pao- Mo mm
6024a [Now Janumy 1. 2001 J
DUT|Es 0F GUARDIAN
(Probate)
Document Filed Date
September 27, 2022
Case Filing Date
September 27, 2022
Category
Guardianship of Person Only
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