Standby Guardianship is another alternative for transferring the custody and the care of children to another person. Standby Guardianship allows the custodial parent to make future plans for his or her children without having to legally transfer decision-making power. To date, 22 states and the District of Columbia have enacted standby guardianship provisions in their laws. This Web site provides detailed information on The Standby Guardianship Act of 2002 in the District of Columbia and information and resources on similar legislation in the other states.

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