Is it necessary to submit an application to the court to change guardianship to the father?

29.07.2023 21:29 • Question

The family broke up last year and the 9-year-old child remained under the care of the mother by the court's decision. Currently, the mother is going abroad and does not take the child with her, the child will stay with the father. Is it necessary to submit an application to the court to change custody to the father?

1 Answers

Lorina Fedan

Answer provided 07.08.2023 12:14

In order to change the guardian, it is necessary:

  1. The decision of the body of guardianship and guardianship on the dismissal of the previous guardian or the guardian's own statement on the refusal of guardianship.

  2. Submission of the body of guardianship and guardianship to the court about the appointment of another person as a guardian

  3. Court decision on recognition of the person over whom guardianship is established as incapacitated.

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