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Guardianship and How It's Different From Custody

Although custody and guardianship are similar in nature, they’re quite different. Custody can only be granted to a child’s parents – natural or adopted. Guardianship is when an adult, who is not the parent, becomes legally responsible for the child. A guardian is granted lawful power of care and control over a minor child.

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