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A petition for guardianship of a minor is filed in the Orphans' Court. A hearing date is assigned. If the petition is granted a final decree is signed and guardian is appointed by a judge.

Typically, an emergency guardian is appointed by filing an emergency petition for guardianship. Such an order may be in effect for up to 72 hours. If the emergency continues, the emergency appointment of a guardian may be extended for up to 20 days from the expiration of the original emergency order.

The parents will sign and notarize a short-term guardianship agreement. Only one parent's signature is needed if the other parent is deceased, unknown, has no legal rights, or has had their parental rights terminated; AND. If the child is 14 or older, the child will sign the agreement.

Rights as a Father As a parent, the father of a child has rights to that child. For example, a father is entitled to see his child. This means that he can ask the court for physical custody or visitation rights. Pennsylvania offers various forms of physical custody, including sole, primary, partial, and shared.

To open a custody case, you have to pay a fee between $57 and $300, depending on your county. You may pay less if you already have a divorce or separation case open. E-filing may bring an additional fee.

"Temporary guardian." A family member appointed by a court for a limited period as a guardian of the minor when the minor's custodial parent has entered a rehabilitation facility for treatment of drug or alcohol addiction or has been subject to emergency medical intervention due to abuse of drugs or alcohol.