Permanent Guardianship Through Dependency Court in Lake Mary, Florida and Orlando, Florida Areas
- December 17, 2024
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Florida Statute Section 39.6221 authorizes the Circuit Court to place a dependent child in Permanent Guardianship under specific conditions:
If a court determines that reunification or adoption is not in the best interest of the child, the court may place the child in permanent guardianship with a relative or other adult approved by the court if all of the following conditions are met:
(a)The child has been in the placement for no less than the proceeding 6 months.
(b) The permanent guardian is suitable and able to provide a safe and permanent home for the child.
(c) The court determines that the child and relatives or other adults are likely to need supervision or services of the department to ensure the stability of the Permanent Guardianship.
(d) The permanent guardian has committed to provide for the child until the child reaches the age of majority and to prepare the child for adulthood and independence.
(e) The permanent guardian agrees to give notice of any change in his or her residential address or the residence of the child by filing a written document in the dependency file of the child with the clerk of the court.
(f) The child demonstrates a strong attachment to the prospective permanent guardian, and such guardian has a strong commitment to permanently caring for the child.
Florida Statue 39.6221(5), states the court shall retain jurisdiction over the case and the child shall remain in custody of the permanent guardian unless the order creating the permanent guardianship is modified by the court. The court shall discontinue regular review hearings and relieve the department of responsibility for supervising the placement of the child.
If you have more questions regarding a Guardianship, Dependency, or Marital and Family Law matter, you may call Ann Marie Giordano Gilden at Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A. at 407-732-7620 and set an initial consultation. You may also visit my website at: https://www.annmariegildenlaw.com
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