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Standby Guardianship https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/laws-policies/statutes/guardianship/ Examines State standby guardianship laws in which a parent may transfer guardianship of his or her child to a specific person under certain conditions. Many States developed these laws specifically to address the needs of parents living with disabling conditions or terminal illnesses who want to plan a legally secure future for their children. Standby guardianships differ from traditional guardianships in that standby guardianships allow the parent to retain much of his or her authority over the child. This publication covers the establishment of standby guardianship, the role of noncustodial parents, parental authority, and withdrawal of guardianship. |


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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2018). Standby guardianship. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
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