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A guardianship is an exclusive power, so it takes away the parent's rights to make decisions for the child and gives that authority to the guardian, within the scope of the guardianship order, until the guardianship is modified or terminated. Guardianship does not terminate the parent's parental rights.

Temporary guardianships: In effect for 6 months or less, temporary guardianships are often used when a current guardian needs to be replaced because (s)he is not promoting the ward's best interests. In these situations, the courts will name a temporary guardian.

You must be at least 21 years old to be the guardian for an adult. You can ask the court to name you as the guardian, or you can ask the court to name someone else who is at least 21 years old. You can be the guardian for an adult who lives in Colorado even if you live in another state.

Guardianship is determined through a court process. Guardians are appointed and overseen be a court. Guardians are responsible for protecting the person and a Conservator is responsible for protecting money and property of the protected person. In Colorado, the law separates a guardianship and a conservatorship.

Custody is an issue that comes up during a divorce case or legal separation in Colorado. It is the right of one or both parents to take physical care of a child and/or make his or her major decisions. Legal guardianship, on the other hand, can arise with or without the divorce of the child's parents.

If you are requesting a temporary guardianship or long term guardianship it will likely be about 6 weeks after filing. 3. Service on Ward: You will have to have the ?ward? (the person who is being protected) served with the paperwork.