It is possible to find a free printable temporary guardianship form online at http://singleparents.about.com/od/legalissues/l/Temporary_Custody_Agreement.pdf. This form can be printed as many times as you like and contains all the relevant questions that are required to apply for temporary guardianship.
Temporary guardianship occurs when a parent decides that they need someone else to care for their child on a temporary basis. This can be because they are out of town on business for a while, need time to heal from a medical procedure or because they are struggling without the help of a co-parent. Whatever the reasons for applying for a temporary guardianship, there are a number of steps that need to be carried out.
• Before applying, it is essential that you have found the trusted adult that you wish to look after your child(ren) temporarily
This must be someone that you feel comfortable with and preferably someone who the children have already spent a considerable amount of time with. You must ask permission and talk about this seriously, no assumptions should be made.
• Discuss the specifics of this agreement with the temporary guardian
Advise them of any medical conditions that the children may have, this includes any food allergies. Give them all of the procedures they need to carry out in case of emergency and all of the contact details that they may need.
• Once all of the details have been discussed, you can fill out a temporary guardianship form
In most cases you will need to sign the form at the notary to confirm that it is indeed your signature. This is done to ensure that in your absence, the temporary guardianship will be able to seek prompt medical treatment for the child.
Temporary guardianship forms can be found online. Before sending them, check with your state department that the form you are using contains all of the correct and relevant information.
Temporary guardianship occurs when a parent decides that they need someone else to care for their child on a temporary basis. This can be because they are out of town on business for a while, need time to heal from a medical procedure or because they are struggling without the help of a co-parent. Whatever the reasons for applying for a temporary guardianship, there are a number of steps that need to be carried out.
• Before applying, it is essential that you have found the trusted adult that you wish to look after your child(ren) temporarily
This must be someone that you feel comfortable with and preferably someone who the children have already spent a considerable amount of time with. You must ask permission and talk about this seriously, no assumptions should be made.
• Discuss the specifics of this agreement with the temporary guardian
Advise them of any medical conditions that the children may have, this includes any food allergies. Give them all of the procedures they need to carry out in case of emergency and all of the contact details that they may need.
• Once all of the details have been discussed, you can fill out a temporary guardianship form
In most cases you will need to sign the form at the notary to confirm that it is indeed your signature. This is done to ensure that in your absence, the temporary guardianship will be able to seek prompt medical treatment for the child.
Temporary guardianship forms can be found online. Before sending them, check with your state department that the form you are using contains all of the correct and relevant information.