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2. Guardianship vs. Custody: What’s the Difference? - AOL

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   Both guardianship and custody describe legal relationships between an adult and a child. Custody refers to a child’s biological parents, whereas guardianship would be given to a non-biological ...

3. Child custody laws in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Courts and legal professionals within the U.S. may use terms such as "parenting time" instead of custody and visitation. [3] The goal of the newer, alternative terminology is to eliminate the distinction between custodial and noncustodial parents, and to better focus on the best interests of the children by crafting schedules that meet the ...

4. Child custody - Wikipedia

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   Child custody is a legal term regarding guardianship which is used to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent or guardian and a child in that person's care. Child custody consists of legal custody , which is the right to make decisions about the child, and physical custody , which is the right and duty to house, provide ...

5. Legal guardian - Wikipedia

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   A legal guardian is a person who has been appointed by a court or otherwise has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty) to make decisions relevant to the personal and property interests of another person who is deemed incompetent, [1] called a ward.

6. Kinship care - Wikipedia

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   The obstacles can be even greater in "informal" care arrangements, where the relative caregiver lacks a legal relationship (such as legal custody or guardianship) with the child. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, less than 20% of children raised by grandparents have legal custody arrangements. [9]

7. Conservatorship vs. Guardianship: Key Differences - AOL

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   Caring for aging parents or for special needs children or other relatives can add new dimensions to your estate plan. There are various legal and financial issues that may need to be untangled and ...