Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter XIII § 70 | 2020
a. Temporary Guardianship of the Person. The Court may appoint a temporary guardian under such terms and conditions as the Court sets forth in the written Order. A temporary guardianship may be terminated if the Court determines that it is in the best interests of the child to change custody from the temporary guardian to a new guardian or to return the child to the parent(s), guardian(s), or custodian(s). The parent(s) and the child&rsquos Traditional Relatives and Clan Members shall be granted liberal visitation rights unless deemed inappropriate by the Court.
b. Permanent Guardianship of the Person. The Court may appoint a permanent guardian for the child under such terms and conditions as the Court sets forth in the written Order. Permanent guardianship provides for permanent custody of the child to someone other than the parent(s), although there is no termination of the parental rights of the parent(s). There shall be a presumption of continued permanent guardianship in order to provide stability for the child. Permanent guardianship can only be terminated based upon the unsuitability of the permanent guardian. The parent(s) and the child&rsquos Traditional Relatives and Clan Members shall be granted liberal visitation rights unless deemed inappropriate by the Court.
c. Guardianship of Property. The Court may appoint a guardian of the property of a child under such terms and conditions as the Court sets forth in the written Order. The guardianship may cover all property until the child reaches eighteen (18) years of age or emancipates. It may be limited to only specific property or a specific legal action as set forth in the written Order. A temporary or permanent guardianship of the person may also include guardianship of the child&rsquos property if set forth in the written Order.