ADOPTION VS. LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP
GUARDIAN CAN
- Establish child's residence anywhere with in California without
a Court order
- In absence of a Court-ordered visitation schedule, make all decisions
regarding parental visitation
- Make a decisions regarding the child's education, sports participation
and driver education
- Consent to the child obtaining a driver's license
- Give consent for medical treatment
- Consent to the child enlisting in the Armed Services of Foreign
Legion
GUARDIAN CANNOT
- Change child's residence to a state other than California without
a Juvenile Court order
- Change the child's religion
- Legal guardians are not entitled to the child's earnings
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