How can a guardianship be terminated?

In Alaska, a guardianship can be terminated in a few different ways. The most common way for a guardianship to end is when the child is of legal age – 18 in most cases – and no longer needs a guardian. The child may also choose to have their own attorney, if they are mature enough to do so. The guardian may also petition the court to terminate the guardianship if they feel they can no longer fulfill the responsibilities of being a guardian. This must be done through the court system, and the court will assess the situation before making a decision. If a guardian breaches the duties of the guardianship, the court may terminate the guardianship. This could be for any number of reasons ranging from neglectful care of the child, mismanagement of money, or any other issues deemed to be detrimental to the child. If the child’s parents regain custody of the child, the guardianship would then also end. In some cases, the court may even order the guardianship to be terminated. Ultimately, it is the court’s job to protect the best interests of the child and make sure the guardianship arrangement is no longer necessary. If they decide to do so, they will have the power to terminate it at any time.

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