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Guardianships
There are times when a grandparent, step-parent or partner of a parent must have the authority to make decisions for a minor child. In such cases, these people can be named guardians for the child. A guardian can enroll a child in school, seek medical care for a child, collect child support for a child, and – sometimes – cover a child under medical insurance. The court appoints a guardian. The process is not complicated. A person can be a guardian of a child even if the biological parent of the child lives with the child. Parents can also execute powers of attorney granting other people the right to make decisions on behalf of a child. However, these powers of attorney are only valid for 12 months. | 
