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Unlike a power of attorney, where the grantor retains authority to make decisions on his or her own behalf, a guardianship authorizes the guardian to make all decisions for the person over which it is granted exclusive even of that person.

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.

The person who believes another needs a conservator must file a petition with the court in the county where the ward lives. The petition must include a report by a doctor, psychologist, or senior psychological examiner that explains the proposed ward's medical condition.

If the biological or adoptive parents are for any reason removed as the legal guardian, Tennessee law says that a court can appoint a person or persons to provide partial or full supervision, protection and assistance of the person or property, or both, of a minor as their ?guardian?.

In general, the court may grant the guardian the power to make medical decisions, determine living arrangements, social settings, manage property, and handle financial affairs such as banking, investments, and expenses, including household and long-term care costs and taxes.

Either child may file for emergency custody in Tennessee. In some cases, someone who knows that the child is being abused or is in danger can file for emergency custody. The person filing doesn't even have to know the child well, but it's typically another family member, close friend, or neighbor.