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Having a guardian does not generally change this. After a guardian is appointed, the parent may continue to have custody. Even when the parent does not have custody, they may have a court order that allows them to visit their child. In some circumstances, a court may suspend or terminate a parent's rights.

You must hire an attorney. You have a right to represent yourself in court, but you do not have the right to represent another person. Only a licensed attorney may represent the interests of the proposed ward. The Process: Your attorney will file an application for guardianship with the county court.

A temporary guardian is appointed or dismissed. Emergency/temporary guardianship ends at 60 days. At the end of the 60 days, the court will decide if a there is the need for a permanent guardianship or none at all.

In Texas, the process to appoint a guardian includes: Filing an application with a court. Having a hearing before a judge. Having a judge appoint a guardian, if one is needed.

Costs and Timeframes Once you file your completed paperwork, it usually takes about 30 days for the court to decide if they will grant guardianship. Lawyer and court costs are generally $2,000 to $5,000, depending on where you live in Texas and how hard it is to get the guardianship completed.

Modifying a Guardianship To do so, they must file a petition with the court. In addition, Texas law requires that many guardianships be reviewed by the court on an annual basis so that the court can determine whether they should be continued, changed, or terminated.