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Idaho Statutes (1) A guardianship terminates upon the death of the ward or upon order of the court. (2) On petition of a ward, a guardian, or another person interested in the ward's welfare, the court may terminate a guardianship if the ward no longer needs the assistance or protection of a guardian.

(d) The temporary guardian's authority may not exceed six (6) months unless extended for good cause. Only one (1) such extension may be made, and the extension period must not last longer than six (6) additional months.

To become a child's guardian, you have to show a judge that you are qualified to be the child's guardian and that a guardianship is in the best interest of the child. You also have to show the court that the child's parents have abused, neglected or abandoned the child or cannot provide a stable home environment.

Guardians have the same powers and responsibilities as a child's parent except they are not legally obligated to provide for the minor from their own funds. A guardian must take reasonable care of the minor's personal effects.

A guardian's rights and responsibilities are much like those of a parent for a child. A guardian is appointed by the court to make decisions for the ward including basic care, residence, maintenance (i.e. doctor appointments), and responsibilities for personal effects such as clothing, furniture, and vehicles.

Idaho law permits the termination of parental rights where a ?parent has caused the child to be conceived as a result of rape, incest, lewd conduct with a minor child under the age of sixteen (16) years, or sexual abuse of a child under the age of (16) years . . ..?