Guardianship Vs. Adoption: Why The Two Are Different
Adopting a child is much different from being the guardian to a child. Here are the major differences between the two:
Permanence
One of the major differences between the two processes is how long they last. Adoption is permanent while guardianship is temporary. If you adopt a child, they become your child for all intents and purposes, and your child will always be your child. You can't have the child for five years and decide you want to give them up for whatever reason; the law will always hold you responsible for a child.
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