
Guardianship
Legal Responsibility
Guardianship involves legal duties to care for someone, typically decided by a court.

After the court hearing, the uncle assumed legal guardianship of the child.
Not Parental
Guardianship may be granted to someone who is not the person's parent.

Her grandmother was given guardianship although her mother was still alive.
Time-Limited
Guardianship might have a set period and can be reviewed and changed by legal authorities.

The guardianship is set to expire when he turns 18.
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CareCustodyGuidanceOversightProtectionResponsibilityStewardshipSupervision
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