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Child guardianship

Find out how to apply for a guardianship order, or terminate the guardianship of a child.

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Introduction

A guardian is responsible for the child’s wellbeing. A person can apply for legal guardianship if they are not a guardian, or if they have cared for a child for at least 6 months.

Apply for child guardianship
Apply to be the legal guardian of a child.
Terminate the guardianship of a child
Remove legal guardianship of a child from yourself or someone else.