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  • Guardianship of BABAY COOPER Print Guardianship of Person Only  document preview
  • Guardianship of BABAY COOPER Print Guardianship of Person Only  document preview
  • Guardianship of BABAY COOPER Print Guardianship of Person Only  document preview
  • Guardianship of BABAY COOPER Print Guardianship of Person Only  document preview
						
                                

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—— "WORNEY ATTORNEY OR PARTY _(’#flu7o/W4- doom, fi'flror- Z. o 9 A Ion” A Cu (MEI 6» flh "mot, CM m): (Name. pm bl! w - FOR COW 60-248 24am» 9’ 7}? F ' LTngAuroT’NIA TELEPn-Ionsuo” 77a 5,1 $.57, FAxuo. mar e—uNL Anniess (omnur ' supgmoa TYCOUS§N BER COUNTY D‘STNCT SAN BERNARome ' Arronusv FOR (Mum): SUPERIOR count _ .— *4/ FOR fig co /7¢,¢ MTV orEmBemardino , 2022 mmss- 347 est 1rd gtreet SEP 27 mum Amness: 247 West Third Street cmrmozu: eons: San Bemaxdino 92415-0212 0 BRANCH NAME: GUARDIANSHIP or THE SBJC E PERSON D ESTATE - BY BR‘ EV SPEARS. D EPU-ry 0F (Name): pa 4—. - MINOR 'Dune’s 0F GUARDIAN V ' ”mm” , and Acknowledgment of Receipt V ‘ » 1””; “ f"”grim G,-,figg:;npgav m g u "*3 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 ‘ c. 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 m 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. ‘ - (Continued on reverse) m. m om. _ , ’ , I ~ flammwmm’ ‘."° _ DUTIES or GUARDIAN GCéfltNmM-rytzmn I (Probate). ‘ GC-248 CASE NUMBER: GUARDIAN OF (Name). r 54 av ’ MINOR O Medical treatment As guardian, you - are responsible for meeting the medic al nmd§§§1§ flggfifl U 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 - in 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 - 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. . . welfa re benefits and other ~' benefits. Indian child her 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 ' 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 - i- 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 d the armed services The guardian may - Enlistment in r becomes eman cipa ted under with the armed forces, the mino j. 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. - n. 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. the (Continued on page three) Pao- Mo mm 6024a [Now Janumy 1. 2001 J DUT|Es 0F GUARDIAN (Probate)