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Legal guardianship means a court grants someone other than a biological parent the right to care for a minor. Custody (most often) generally describes a parent caring for his or her own child. Guardianship does not always grant custody or definitively mean a biological parent's custody is revoked.

The court will require that: The guardian be 18 years-of-age or older. Be physically and emotionally fit to take care of the child. Have the financial ability to raise the child. Be able to provide a safe and proper home for the child to live in until he/she reaches the age of majority ? typically 18.

Under TN guardianship law, the guardian of a minor must be found emotionally, mentally, physically and financially capable to taking care of the child. The home the child will be in will be a permanent one and that the guardianship relationship lasts until the child is 18.

Guardians need to seek court approval so they can formally be appointed a guardian. The guardian should have a strong relationship with the child. It is often desirable, but not necessary, that the guardian be a blood relative such as an adult sibling, grandparent, or aunt of the child who needs care and protection.

The duty of support shall continue until the child graduates from high school or the class of which the child is a member when the child attains eighteen (18) years of age graduates, whichever occurs first.

When appointed as the guardian over property, the guardian/conservator is permitted to make decisions related to the estate and financial matters. When appointed as guardian over the person and property or plenary guardianship, the guardian/conservator is permitted to make all health care and financial decisions.