Difference between revisions of "Grandparents and Extended Family Members"
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#being appointed as the guardian of a child upon the death of a guardian under s. 53. | #being appointed as the guardian of a child upon the death of a guardian under s. 53. | ||
Since being appointed as a standby guardian or a testamentary guardian both | Since being appointed as a standby guardian or a testamentary guardian can both take some time, a caregiver or extended family member who feels the need to step in sooner rather than later will apply for appointment as the guardian of a child under s. 51. | ||
Applications for appointment as a guardian can be difficult and time-consuming, and the court must be satisfied that the appointment is in the best interests of the child. The person who is applying to become the guardian of a child, the ''applicant'', must fill out a special affidavit required by the [http://canlii.ca/t/85pb Provincial Court Family Rules] and the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules] that talks about: | Applications for appointment as a guardian can be difficult and time-consuming, and the court must be satisfied that the appointment is in the best interests of the child. The person who is applying to become the guardian of a child, the ''applicant'', must fill out a special affidavit required by the [http://canlii.ca/t/85pb Provincial Court Family Rules] and the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules] that talks about: | ||