SUMMERALLLAW

We also want to think about two common issues that can come up. The first is making sure the proposed guardian gets authorization to stay in the US long enough to get custody. If they cannot come into the country on a visa for some reason, this can create a problem. And we also want to consider any language barriers. If language might be an issue, it's important to make sure there are people who can help translate at important moments... A legal guardian, the person in charge of the day-to-day care of any children under the age of 18, ideally is: Willing to do the job Healthy and young enough to stay with the kids until they are 18 They don't have to be local They can also be the trustee

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