No, there is no requirement for the child to be living with the guardian for a certain amount of time when the guardianship is filed or before it is granted.  But the Court will most likely want a plan in… Read More ›

A guardianship lasts until the child turns 18, gets married, is legally emancipated, or is adopted.  A guardianship can also be ended by a court if the child (who is 12 or older), the guardian, or some other interested party… Read More ›

Emancipation is a legal process that frees a child who is between the ages of 14-17 from the custody and control of their parent(s) or guardian. Minors can be emancipated if they enter into a valid marriage, are on active… Read More ›

If you are an undocumented youth and have questions about paths to legal residency, or are at risk of being kicked out of school, go to our Immigration or Education pages on this site to learn more about LSC’s other… Read More ›