What are the legal requirements for guardianship?

In North Dakota, guardianship is a legal relationship established between a minor child and an adult (known as the “guardian”). The guardian is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the minor, such as medical care, education, and other matters of their welfare. The legal requirements for guardianship in North Dakota are as follows: 1. The guardian must apply to the court for guardianship of the minor. 2. The guardian must be at least 18 years old and an adult of sound mind. 3. The guardian must submit to the court supporting documentation such as a valid North Dakota driver’s license, their Social Security number, and a criminal background check. 4. If the proposed guardian is an out-of-state resident, they must furnish to the court a power of attorney statement authorizing them to act as guardian in North Dakota. 5. The court must hold a hearing to determine if the guardianship is in the best interest of the minor. 6. The guardian must submit to the court a well-defined plan of the minor’s welfare, including how they will provide for the minor’s needs, and secure the minor’s wellbeing during the guardianship period. 7. The guardian must also post a bond to guarantee their performance of their guardian duties. Once all of the legal requirements are met, the guardianship is established and the guardian is granted all of the rights and responsibilities required to care for the minor.

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