§ 718 Purpose of guardianship
§ 719 Guardian’s rights and responsibilities
§ 720 Motion for guardianship
§ 721 Home study report
§ 722 Grounds; hearing; order
§ 723 Order of guardianship
§ 724 Motion for modification of guardianship; termination of guardianship
§ 724.1 Temporary guardianship; designated successor guardian; construction

Terms Used In Louisiana Codes > Children's Code > Title VI > Chapter 19 - Guardianship

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Child: means a person under eighteen years of age who, prior to juvenile proceedings, has not been judicially emancipated under Civil Code Article 366 or emancipated by marriage under Civil Code Article 367. See Louisiana Children's Code 603
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Department: means the Department of Children and Family Services. See Louisiana Children's Code 603
  • Permanent placement: means :

                (a) Return of the legal custody of a child to his parent or parents. See Louisiana Children's Code 603

  • Relative: means an individual with whom the child has established a significant relationship by blood, adoption, or affinity. See Louisiana Children's Code 603