There are times when some
parents need help in raising their
children.  Guardianship for the
children by a loved one or a family
member, such as a grandparent,
may be the solution.

The father and mother are the joint
natural guardians of their minor
children and are equally charged
with their care, nurture, welfare and
education, and the care and
management of their estates.
The father and mother shall have equal powers and rights and neither parent has any right
paramount to the right of the other concerning the custody of the minor or the control of the
services or the earnings of such minor or any other matter affecting the minor.

The chancery court of the county of the residence of a ward who has an estate, real or
personal, can appoint a general guardian of his estate for him or may appoint a general
guardian of his person and estate for him.  If a ward have no estate the chancery court of the
county of the residence of such ward may appoint a general guardian of his person only for
him giving preference in all cases to the natural guardian, or next of kin, if any apply, unless
the applicant be manifestly unsuitable for the discharge of duties.
LAW OFFICE OF ANGELO DAMICO
GUARDIANSHIP
In the Interests of
Families and
Children
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