Derechos de los padres y tutores en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si un padre no puede cuidar a su hijo, puede elegir a alguien para que lo haga temporalmente. Esto significa que el padre sigue teniendo derechos sobre su hijo, pero esa otra persona puede ayudar en momentos difíciles.

Es como cuando dejas a tu amigo cuidar tu perro mientras estás de viaje, pero tú sigues siendo el dueño y puedes decidir si quieres que tu amigo siga cuidándolo o no.

Ejemplo Práctico

María es madre de dos niños y decide que su hermana, Ana, será la guardiana temporal en caso de que le pase algo. Así, si María se enferma y no puede cuidar de ellos, Ana podrá hacerse cargo, pero María siempre puede revocar esa decisión si se siente mejor.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

It is my intention to retain full parental rights to the extent consistent with my condition and to retain the authority to revoke the standby guardianship if I so choose. This designation is made after careful reflection, while I am of sound mind. ____________________________________________________ (Date) (Designator's signature) _________________________ ___________________________ (Witness's signature) (Witness's signature) _________________________ ___________________________ (Number and Street) (Number and Street) _____________________________________________________ (City, State and Zip Code) (City, State and Zip Code) If applicable: I (insert name of other parent) hereby consent to this designation. ____________________ ______________________________ (Date) (Signature of other parent) ________________________________________________________ (Address of other parent) I, (insert name of standby guardian) hereby accept my nomination as standby guardian of (insert minor(s)'s name(s)). I understand that my rights and responsibilities toward the minor child(ren) named above will become effective upon the occurrence of the above-stated triggering event or events. I further understand that in order to continue caring for the child(ren), I must file a petition with the court within 60 days of the occurrence of the triggering event. _____________________ ________________________ (Date) (Signature of standby guardian) (June 22, 2000, P.L.443, No.59, eff. 60 days) 23 Pa.C.S. 2004 - Amendment References in Text.Former Chapter 53 (Custody), referred to in this section, is repealed. The subject matter is now contained in Chapter 53 (Child Custody). Cross References.Section 5612 is referred to in sections 5613, 5614 of this title.