What is an emergency guardianship?

An emergency guardianship is a court-approved legal arrangement in which an adult is appointed to care for and make decisions on behalf of a minor child in New Jersey. This guardianship is usually established in cases of extreme emergency, such as when a parent is unable to care for their child due to serious illness, deployment in the military, arrest, or other extenuating circumstances. The court typically appoints an emergency guardian if the child is in serious danger or if the parents do not have the ability to make reasonable decisions in the child’s best interests. An emergency guardianship only lasts for a limited period of time while the court determines the best permanent plan for the child’s future. The emergency guardian is typically responsible for providing the minor with necessary medical and educational support, ensuring that the child has sufficient food and clothing, and protecting the child’s physical safety. The guardian is also responsible for making decisions on the minor’s behalf in the event of a crisis. Once the court determines the appropriate course of action for the minor, the emergency guardianship will be terminated. The court may transfer the guardianship to the child’s parent, another family member, or even another adult that is not related to the child. In any case, the court must ensure that the best interests of the minor child are met.

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