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A guardianship is an exclusive power, so it takes away the parent's rights to make decisions for the child and gives that authority to the guardian, within the scope of the guardianship order, until the guardianship is modified or terminated. Guardianship does not terminate the parent's parental rights.

Temporary guardianships: In effect for 6 months or less, temporary guardianships are often used when a current guardian needs to be replaced because (s)he is not promoting the ward's best interests. In these situations, the courts will name a temporary guardian.

You must be at least 21 years old to be the guardian for an adult. You can ask the court to name you as the guardian, or you can ask the court to name someone else who is at least 21 years old. You can be the guardian for an adult who lives in Colorado even if you live in another state.

Legal guardianship is advantageous for long-term care. For example, hospitals and schools often limit the caretaking role to biological parents?the only legal exception to this are guardians. Guardianships provide a temporary way of providing the same care and love that a parent may be unable to offer.

The duration of a guardianship will depend on several factors, including the age and health of the ward. In general, guardianships for minors come to an end when minors turn 18. For vulnerable or incapacitated adults, guardianships can last until death or until the court terminates the legal relationship.

Emergency guardians are granted authority for up to 60 days and may only exercise powers specified in the order of appointment. Id. In emergency appointments, the court will also appoint a lawyer to represent the Respondent until the guardian's authority expires.