custody of the children - is the adoption into the family of a child who, for whatever reason, left without parental care (for example, the parents deprived of the rights to it, they die, are incapacitated, etc.).This article describes all the details of the procedure for appointing a guardian of his duties, rights of the child.
Guardianship, what's the difference?
Do not confuse these two concepts.The difference between them is that the welfare can be issued only for children from 14 to 18 years, and custody, respectively, only 14 years old.Guardianship and trusteeship are made in the body of trusteeship and guardianship of residence of the child.This institution shall consider the applications of candidates who want to take the child for 30 days.If in the past month and a guardian is appointed, the state agency itself should temporarily take responsibility for the child itself.
Who can apply?
custody of the children to a specific person can be issued only with the consent of such person.After all, if the trustee does not agree to this, then forced a decision will not be able to protect the interests of the child.In addition, the citizen who wants to take the child to the family, should not:
- suffer alcoholism or drug addiction;
- have a criminal record
- to be deprived of parental rights over their children.If he was a trustee (adoptive parent, guardian) of others, it also should not be forced to be deprived of this right.
candidate should be approached for health reasons.The guardianship should also find out the personal characteristics of the candidate, his moral qualities, the relationship with the child, how will he be able to fulfill its obligations, etc.
who becomes the guardian of the most?
As a rule, custody of the children decorate their close relatives.But at the same time to take a child to the family and other persons may be.Sometimes it also happens that parents are for some reason unable to continue to nurture and support the child.In this case, the candidacy of a guardian can recommend or select them.
Guardianship of children : rights and responsibilities
After the trusteeship and guardianship authority will take a decision on the appointment of a particular person, it is issued a certificate which explains its powers and obligations.Once a citizen has taken custody of the child, he is entitled to receive monetary compensation for it.Subsequently, the guardianship must strictly control the actions of a guardian for the child.
According to Art.147 SC child has the following rights:
- on care on the part of the person who took it to him.
- room dwelling guardian.
- house that he had until the appointment of a guardian.
- to education, training, respect and development.
- In the case of illegal actions guardian child is entitled to protection.
citizen who took custody of the children (child) can make their own decisions about the methods of (his) education (but after consultation with the body of guardianship and the child himself), about choosing a place for them (his) education and forms of learning.
guardian is required to assist in the preparation of the wards of general education, should not interfere with the child's communication with parents and family, as well as other abuse of their rights.