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Apply to be the legal guardian of a child.
A guardian is responsible for the child’s wellbeing, including:
A guardian is required to make important decisions for the child, including:
You can apply for a Guardianship Order if you’re either:
If you gave birth to the child, you are already a legal guardian.
You (or the other parent) are a guardian if any of these situations applies:
You and the other parent lived together:
You and the other parent were:
You or the other parent:
You or the other parent have:
Do this at the same court, in the same location, where you’ve either:
If you haven’t done either of these things, file your claim at any court in Alberta.
Note: If you don’t come to court, the judge may make an order in your absence.
If you are an adult making your own application for private guardianship of a child who is currently “in care” of Alberta Children’s Services – meaning there is an agreement or order that gives the director custody or guardianship of the child, and the director is not applying on your behalf – consult the Private Guardianship Self Help Guide.
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