What is a durable guardianship?
A durable guardianship is a legal arrangement that grants an adult the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of another person, usually a minor child. In the state of Georgia, a durable guardianship is authorized in the Georgia Code of Juvenile Justice, and is commonly granted in cases where the minor is a specific risk or in need of additional care and protection. A durable guardianship gives the adult guardian certain rights and responsibilities, such as the right to make decisions concerning the minor child’s health care, education, and daily care. The guardian also has the responsibility to provide for the minor’s physical and emotional needs. The guardian may also be responsible for providing for the financial needs of the minor child. In order to be appointed as a guardian, the adult must be at least 18 years old, may not have been convicted of certain crimes, and must be deemed mentally capable of making sound decisions in the best interests of the minor.
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