Appointing a children’s guardian in a family dispute
Parents will sometimes appoint a legal guardian for a child, for example when making a will or if a child has special needs, but it can come as a surprise to parents if a judge orders the appointment of a children’s guardian during Family Court proceedings. When parents separate, the focus of family law proceedings naturally shifts to the welfare of their children, and sometimes an independent professional is necessary to ensure the child’s wishes and feelings will be heard.
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