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 When a continuing custody order is made, the Director becomes the sole guardian of the person of the child and the natural parents’ legal rights to the child are extinguished. The Director may then consent to the child’s adoption. The Public Guardian becomes the sole guardian of the estate of the child. The order, however, does not affect the child’s rights with respect to inheritance or successionof property (s 50(1)). In certain cases, the Director can seek a last chance order of up to six months (s 49(7)).
-Parents can apply to set aside both temporary and continuing (permanent) orders under s 54. They are also entitled to full disclosure under s 64. For more information, see ''British Columbia (Director of Family and Child Services) v K(TL)'', [1996] BCJ No. 2554 (Prov Ct FD) (QL).
+Parents can apply to set aside both temporary and continuing (permanent) orders under s 54. Temporary custody orders may also be extended where a permanent transfer of custody is planned under s 54.01. For more information, see ''British Columbia (Director of Family and Child Services) v K(TL)'', [1996] BCJ No. 2554 (Prov Ct FD) (QL).
 === 5. Access and Consent Orders ===