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    Red face Grandparents Trying To Get Guardianship

    We the grandparents, are trying to get guardianship, of our granddaughter. The mother does not mind us having her daughter, until she is ready for her. Hopefully in May when school is out. But to our surprise, she objected at the hearing, and put a halt to everything. She said she was confused, because she didn't know the difference between custody, and guardianship. Which is a VERY good question. The judge told her that she is not giving us custody, Just gaurdianship. which just allows us to keep her in the near by school and sign some papers requiring the parent or legal guardian signature. The judge found it funny that the mother wants the child here with us. But doesn't want to make us guardians. that's kinda like telling someone that they can use your car........but you never give them the keys. We are in AZ. Mom is in WA state. I would just like to know what is the real difference between the two? In simple terms, that I can give my daughter. Also. What steps does the mom take when she is ready for the child. What steps do we take if we don't think she is ready for the child? We would really like to see her back with her Mom.

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    Default Re: Grandparents Trying To Get Guardianship

    Typically the court will define the steps the parent must take to end the guardianship, within the guardianship order.

    With a legal grant of custody, you would be on similar footing to a biological parent in future court proceedings. With guardianship, you are still regarded as a third party and, although some states give guardians some power to later seek custody, presumptions in favor of parental ties and against granting custody to third parties remain in effect.

    Obtaining guardianship is often necessary for a non-parent to enroll a child in public schools or to enroll the minor in the non-parent's health insurance (if available), and can be necessary for approval of medical care. These can be very significant issues if the biological parent is in another state.

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