Registration of guardianship over a child whose parents have been deprived of parental rights

Guardianship over a Child Whose Parents Have Been Deprived of Parental Rights

Guardianship over a child is an important process that requires adherence to all legislative norms and procedures. If the parents have been deprived of parental rights, in order to become a guardian of the child, several stages must be completed. This process includes submitting an application to the guardianship authorities, providing necessary documents, medical certificates, and the court decision on the deprivation of parental rights. After this, an application is submitted to the court, which will make a decision regarding the appointment of a guardian. The guardianship procedure requires careful attention and understanding of all legal requirements.

Key Stages of Guardianship

To become a guardian, several key stages need to be followed in a specific order. Here are the main steps to take to establish guardianship over a child whose parents have been deprived of parental rights:

1. Application to the guardianship authority: The first step is to apply to the guardianship and custody authority, where you must submit an application for guardianship of the child. During the application process, you must provide documents confirming your ability to be a guardian.
2. Medical certificates: One of the key stages of guardianship is providing medical certificates confirming your health and ability to care for the child. This stage also includes checking the child's health condition.
3. Court decision on the deprivation of parental rights: To establish guardianship, it is necessary to obtain a court decision on the deprivation of parental rights. This decision is a mandatory document for further processing of guardianship.
4. Filing an application with the court: Once all the documents are gathered, you need to file an application with the court asking for your appointment as a guardian. The court will decide whether you are suitable for the role, considering your financial and social situation.
5. Court decision: After reviewing all the evidence and documents, the court will make a decision about appointing the guardian. If the decision is positive, you will be granted official guardianship over the child.

Required Documents for Guardianship

Establishing guardianship requires submitting certain documents that confirm your ability to perform the role of a guardian. Here is a list of essential documents to gather for the guardianship process:

• Ukrainian passport: A copy of the passport is the main document for submitting an application for guardianship.
• Medical certificate about health condition: It is important to provide a certificate confirming that you have sufficient health to be a guardian.
• Certificate of residence: This confirms that you have a place to accommodate the child.
• Documents about the deprivation of parental rights: To establish guardianship over a child whose parents have been deprived of parental rights, it is necessary to provide the court's decision on the deprivation of those rights.
• Certificate from the guardianship authority: A certificate confirming your application for guardianship issued by the guardianship authority.

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How a Lawyer Can Help in the Guardianship Process

Establishing guardianship is a complex and responsible process that requires proper legal support. A professional lawyer will assist you at each stage of this process:

• Consultation on document preparation: A lawyer will provide advice on properly preparing all the necessary documents to avoid mistakes.
• Preparation and submission of an application to the court: A lawyer will help you draft the application to the court and prepare all the necessary materials for the case review.
• Representation in court: A lawyer will represent your interests in court, ensuring proper legal support.

Legal consultation: Our lawyers will provide you with professional consultation throughout all stages of guardianship.

Document preparation: We will help you collect and prepare all necessary documents for submission to the court.

Court support: Our lawyers will represent your interests in court and ensure successful guardianship appointment.