Guardianship - Law & Procedure for Family Lawyers

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will explore the role of guardians.

A guardian is appointed to look after the interests of a child when a parent dies and has all the legal responsibilities of a parent. A guardian may be appointed by the courts during family proceedings or privately by an individual who has parental responsibility for the child.

Family lawyers need to be familiar with the law and procedure when the appointment of a guardian does not go to plan.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Who can appoint a guardian?
• The effect of appointing a guardian
• Who can be a guardian?
• What happens if a guardian is not appointed?
• Divorced and separated parents
• Revocation, disclaimer, and termination guardianship
• The role of the court
• Caselaw including Re E-R (A Child)

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.