I have a hypothetical question about child guardianship. Can a couple get divorced and later decide who gets guardianship of the children? Or does it have to be decided at the same time as the divorce? Like, can they have an informal agreement first, and then later, if one parent wants to officially be the guardian, can that happen after the divorce?
Interesting question! I think it’s a bit different once the child is 18, especially if they have special needs. They can apply for guardianship later, but it depends on the situation.
I think you can have an informal agreement at first. If both parents agree, the court usually doesn’t need to get involved unless there’s a dispute later. So, it sounds like it should be fine if everything’s working well between the parents.
I agree, this sounds like a reasonable plan, especially if the child is well taken care of. I think the traveling parent could still be a backup without causing issues.
Yeah, sounds like the main concern here is making sure the child is being cared for. If they’re well cared for and both parents agree, guardianship doesn’t have to be decided right away, right?
It’s good that the parents have a plan in place. If both are in agreement, the court usually stays out of it. But yeah, at some point, there may need to be a legal guardian for the child.