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Two people can petition to be co-guardians of a minor, and a parent can join a petition to be a co-guardian along with a non-parent. A minor who is age 14 or older can also petition the court for appointment of a guardian on their behalf. The court will prioritize the potential guardian nominated by the minor child.

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.

Any person who is concerned about another person's welfare and ability to manage personal affairs and assets may file a petition in the Probate Court (in the county where the person in need of a guardian or conservator lives) asking the court to appoint a guardian, a conservator, or both.

Are there different types of Guardianship? Yes, in Maine there are two types: full or limited Guardianship. The type of Guardianship that the court will choose is based on the request for Guardianship, your mental state and your specific needs.

Under Maine law, the legal guardian of a minor ?has the duties and responsibilities of a parent regarding the minor's support, care, education, health, and welfare.? The child's parents remain their child's legal parents?their rights are not terminated but are mostly suspended.

Guardianship of children under age 18 A legal guardian of a child may be appointed by a court. In cases where parents have named a guardian in a will or guardianship agreement, a court may review and approve the guardianship of the child.