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There are two types of adult guardianship: A guardian of the person is authorized by the court to make decisions for the disabled person about their health care, shelter, or other daily needs. A guardian of the property is a person or agency appointed by the court to manage the property of a disabled person.

Complete a Petition for Guardianship of Minor (form CC-GN-001). Parent's Consent to Guardianship of a Minor ? If the minor's parents are alive, ask them to consent (agree) to the guardianship by completing and signing the form Parent's Consent to Guardianship of a Minor (form CC-GN-007).

In Maryland, an individual can be appointed a guardian of the person or guardian of the property. Guardian of the person is the person who makes the healthcare and living decisions of the minor child, they are responsible for the child's education and their general care.

Legal custody describes the authority to make decisions about a child's education, medical care and other critical factors. Both of these can be included in third party custody in Maryland. Guardianship refers to a legal relationship where the guardian is allowed to act on behalf of their ward or the dependent party.

Guardianship is a legal process where the court appoints a person to manage a minor's personal affairs (non-financial decisions), financial affairs, or both. The court can appoint one person to manage the minor's personal affairs and another person to manage the minor's financial affairs.

Consent of Parents ? If possible, consent of each parent must be obtained. If the parent's consent cannot be obtained because you are unable to contact, locate, or identify the parent, then you must file an affidavit with the court that describes your attempts to contact, locate, or identify the parents.