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The guardianship is of indefinite duration. It could last until the child turns 18. On the other hand, a parent may at any time request that his or her guardianship be reinstated.

You do not need to go to court to name someone as a standby guardian for your child. You can name a standby guardian by filling out some simple forms, as long as the other parent of your child agrees to the standby guardianship, or has lost their parental rights by a court order, or has died.

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.

In Connecticut legal guardianship has to be obtained through Probate Court before a parent, family member or others can make decisions for a person with an intellectual disability.

Any adult caregiver can be authorized to make decisions for a child using the Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Relative or Voluntary Caregiver form. See Texas Family Code 34.0015. The law allows any adult caregiver to be authorized to provide temporary care for a child using an Authorization Agreement form.

A standby guardian cares for your child, gets medical care for your child, gives your child food, clothing and shelter, and makes sure your child goes to school. A standby guardian has the legal authority to make medical and educational decisions for your child.