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File this case when you need rights to care for a child for a long period of time. Usually it takes at least 60 days to finalize a minor guardianship, so if you need an order before that, you will also need to file for Emergency Minor Guardianship.
In many cases, temporary guardianship can be obtained without going to court. This is usually done through a power of attorney agreement between the parents and the guardian. A power of attorney legally authorizes the temporary guardian to make healthcare and legal decisions on behalf of the minor.
Submission of reports/Renewal of Letters of Guardianship You can download the form on the Washington Courts Website: Washington State Courts - Court Forms - All forms Related to Guardianships, Conservatorships, or Other Protective Arrangements.
Guardianship is where a court appoints someone to make decisions and act for someone else. A court can appoint a guardian for a minor, a child under 18 years old. The guardian has the right to do things that a parent would generally do (RCW 11.130).
A new guardianship law became effective in Washington State in January 2022. This new law permits the appointment of a guardian for persons who are unable to meet their basic health, safety, or self-care needs.
A guardian must act on an Incapacitated Person (IP)/Person in Need of a Guardian (PING)'s behalf. Depending on the powers granted by the court, the guardian may be responsible for safeguarding the IP/ PING's health, security, and wellbeing, and/or protecting and managing their finances and property.
The Cons to Guardianship: Loss of Freedoms: Your loved one loses the ability to make decisions for themself. Stigma of Incapability: Potential societal devaluation of your loved one. Non-Transferable: Risks if the guardian passes away. Difficult to Overturn: Once done, it's a challenge to reverse.
In Washington, a family court will consider certain factors when awarding custody of a child. As mentioned above, for siblings specifically, the new law does not allow the sibling to obtain custody, but instead, they may seek to obtain guardianship over their minor sibling.