What is a temporary guardianship?

A temporary guardianship is a legal arrangement in North Dakota where an individual is appointed by the court to be the legal guardian of a minor child or adult. In this arrangement, the temporary guardian is granted the authority to make decisions regarding the ward’s physical care, residence, health care, and finances for a limited period of time. The purpose of a temporary guardianship is to provide care for a minor or adult who does not have a guardian or who needs one in an emergency situation. A temporary guardianship is usually established by a court order, and the court must approve the temporary guardian, which usually requires an application to be filed with the court. The court may look into the qualifications of the proposed guardian, which includes examining any criminal history or mental health issues that may be present. Additionally, the court will look into the financial stability of the proposed guardian, and require a background check. Once the court approves the temporary guardianship, the guardian is granted the legal right to make decisions for the ward during the period of the guardianship, but must also provide updates to the court regularly. The temporary guardianship will end once the court determines it is no longer necessary, or when the ward has reached the age of majority.

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