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Guardians have the same powers and responsibilities as a child's parent except they are not legally obligated to provide for the minor from their own funds. A guardian must take reasonable care of the minor's personal effects.

A parent of a minor may appoint a guardian of an unmarried minor by will, subject to the right of the minor under section 15-5-203, Idaho Code. The termination of parental rights of a parent as to the minor shall also terminate the right of that parent to appoint a guardian for the minor.

To become a child's guardian, you have to show a judge that you are qualified to be the child's guardian and that a guardianship is in the best interest of the child. You also have to show the court that the child's parents have abused, neglected or abandoned the child or cannot provide a stable home environment.

(d) The temporary guardian's authority may not exceed six (6) months unless extended for good cause. Only one (1) such extension may be made, and the extension period must not last longer than six (6) additional months.

(1) The guardian ad litem shall have the right and power to file pleadings, motions, memoranda and briefs on behalf of the protected person, and to have all of the rights of the protected person, whether conferred by statute, rule of court, or otherwise.

Under Idaho Statute § 15-5-209, a guardian is defined as a person who "has the powers and responsibilities of a parent who has not been deprived of custody of his minor and unemancipated child." The guardian is not obligated, however, to provide for the ward out of his or her own funds and is not liable to third ...