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Importantly, the emergency temporary guardianship only lasts for 90 days, so it is specifically designed to be temporary (hence the name) until a full guardianship hearing can be held. A court hearing must still take place to confirm that even an emergency temporary guardianship is necessary.

A guardian, a relative, or the ward can file a petition requesting that the court terminate the guardianship. Once the petition is filed, the petitioner will need to serve papers to all relevant parties, which may include immediate relatives, and a hearing will be held.

A guardian must be represented by an attorney who will serve as ?attorney of record.? Guardians are usually required to furnish a bond (financial institutions and public guardians are not required to file a bond) and may be required to complete a court-approved training program.

Temporary Guardianships in FL May Be Granted with or Without a Parent's Consent. A Florida petition for temporary guardianship over a minor child will be granted more readily when both of the child's natural parents execute written consent and waiver forms to indicate their agreement with the guardianship.

How do I get temporary guardianship in Florida? You may file a petition for temporary or concurent custody by an extended family member if: You have physical custody of the child(ren) and have had physical custody of the child(ren) for at least ten (10) days in any 30-day period within the last 12 months.

You Need to Show the Cause Another example is when an elderly adult loses the physical or mental capacity to manage their daily needs. A court will conduct a hearing, consider testimony from witnesses, and review other evidence to determine if the circumstances require emergency temporary guardianship.