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Guardian Agreement
"I need a Guardian Agreement for my sister's three children as I'm taking over guardianship from January 2025 while she undergoes long-term medical treatment, with specific provisions for maintaining contact with their mother and managing education decisions."
1. Parties: Identification of all parties including current guardians, proposed guardians, and the child(ren)
2. Background: Context of the guardianship arrangement, including current family situation and reasons for the guardianship
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including legal terminology from relevant NZ legislation
4. Appointment of Guardian: Formal appointment clause establishing the guardianship relationship
5. Guardian's Rights and Responsibilities: Comprehensive list of guardian's duties and rights as per Care of Children Act 2004
6. Decision Making Authority: Scope of guardian's authority in making decisions about the child's care, education, health, and welfare
7. Duration of Guardianship: Term of the guardianship arrangement, including any conditions for termination
8. Communication and Information Sharing: Requirements for sharing information about the child and maintaining communication between parties
9. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disagreements between guardians or parties
10. Review and Variation: Provisions for reviewing and modifying the agreement
11. Governing Law: Confirmation that the agreement is governed by New Zealand law
12. Execution: Signing requirements and witness provisions
1. Cultural Considerations: Specific provisions for maintaining cultural connections, particularly important for Māori children under Treaty of Waitangi principles
2. Shared Guardianship Arrangements: Additional provisions when guardianship is shared between multiple parties
3. International Travel: Specific provisions for international travel arrangements and consent requirements
4. Medical Decision Making: Detailed provisions for medical treatment decisions and emergency situations
5. Financial Arrangements: Provisions regarding financial responsibilities and management of the child's assets
6. Relationship with Birth Parents: Guidelines for maintaining relationships with birth parents if applicable
7. Education Decisions: Specific provisions regarding educational decision-making authority
8. Religious Upbringing: Provisions regarding religious or spiritual education and practices
1. Schedule 1: Child's Details: Comprehensive information about the child including full name, date of birth, and special needs
2. Schedule 2: Contact Information: Contact details for all relevant parties, including emergency contacts
3. Schedule 3: Medical Information: Child's medical history, current medical needs, and healthcare providers
4. Schedule 4: Education Information: Current educational arrangements and specific requirements
5. Schedule 5: Daily Care Arrangements: Detailed schedule of day-to-day care responsibilities and arrangements
6. Appendix A: Consent Forms: Template forms for various consents required from guardians
7. Appendix B: Communication Log: Template for recording significant communications between parties
Authors
Approved Persons
Best Interests of the Child
Child
Current Guardian
Day-to-Day Care
Emergency
Family Court
Guardian
Guardianship
Immediate Family
Important Decisions
Incident
Joint Guardianship
Jurisdiction
Legal Representative
Medical Emergency
Medical Treatment
Notice
Oranga Tamariki
Parenting Order
Parties
Primary Caregiver
Principal Place of Residence
Regular Care
Related Persons
Significant Decision
Special Guardianship
Supervised Contact
Term
Territory
Usual Caregiver
Welfare
Whānau
Working Day
Appointment of Guardian
Term and Duration
Guardian Rights
Guardian Responsibilities
Decision-Making Authority
Day-to-Day Care
Education and Schooling
Healthcare and Medical Decisions
Religious and Cultural Upbringing
Communication Requirements
Information Sharing
Travel Arrangements
Emergency Procedures
Financial Responsibilities
Dispute Resolution
Variation and Review
Termination
Relationship with Other Guardians
Cultural Considerations
Privacy and Confidentiality
Record Keeping
Contact Arrangements
Reporting Requirements
Force Majeure
Governing Law
Severability
Entire Agreement
Execution
Legal Services
Social Services
Family Services
Healthcare
Education
Child Protection
Public Sector
Non-Profit Organizations
Cultural Services
Family Dispute Resolution
Legal
Social Services
Family Support
Child Protection
Court Administration
Dispute Resolution
Cultural Advisory
Family Services
Document Management
Client Relations
Family Lawyer
Legal Counsel
Social Worker
Family Court Judge
Guardian ad Litem
Child Protection Officer
Family Services Coordinator
Cultural Advisor
Legal Administrator
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Youth Advocate
Family Court Registrar
Child Welfare Officer
Legal Secretary
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