Deed of Temporary Guardianship FAQ
What is a temporary guardian?
A temporary guardian is a person you appoint to take care of your underage children on a temporary basis, usually for situations where the permanent guardians live abroad and may need time to collect your children or the parents are stuck abroad and need urgent assistant.
What is the difference between a temporary guardian and a permanent guardian?
A temporary guardian takes care of your children on a short term basis, whereas a permanent guardian takes care of your children until they reach adulthood.
Who should I appoint as temporary guardians?
The temporary guardians should be someone based in the same location as your children, and who can look after your children temporarily. They are often your family or close friends.
What happens if I do not have any relatives to appoint as temporary guardians?
If you do not have any relatives to appoint as temporary guardians, you can appoint close friends or acquaintances who you trust to take care of your children temporarily. It is important that the temporary guardians are someone who can be contacted easily and who can look after your children in the same location.
How long can a temporary guardian look after my children?
As the title mentions, a temporary guardian can only look after your children on a temporary basis. The temporary guardian should only look after your children until the permanent guardians are available to take over the role.
What are the responsibilities of a temporary guardian?
A temporary guardian temporarily takes over the role of the parents until the parents or permanent guardians are available again to assume their responsibilities.
What happens after I complete the Deed of Temporary Guardianship?
After the Deeds are complete, you will need to gather your temporary guardians together with a witness to sign these documents with you. An original will be stored with your temporary guardians and another original with yourselves. Make sure that you keep the contact details of the temporary guardians so that the authorities can contact them if needed.
What happens if I need to change my temporary guardians?
If you have joined our editing membership, you can change your temporary guardians at any time by logging into your account and editing the document. If you have not joined our editing membership, you will need to join it to make changes, or you can contact us to make the changes for you at the full fee again.
Can I use the Deed of Temporary Guardianship to have the temporary guardians apply for legal documentations for my children?
No, the Deed of Temporary Guardianship is not a legal document that allows the temporary guardians to apply for legal documentation for your children. It is only a document that allows the temporary guardians to take care of your children temporarily. If you need the temporary guardians to apply for legal documentation for your children, you will need to contact a law firm that specialises in child custody.
What happens if I do not have a Deed of Temporary Guardianship?
If you do not have a temporary guardianship appointed, the authorities may decide to place your children in a temporary foster care until the permanent guardians are available to take over the role. This may not be the best option for your children, and it is therefore recommended that you appoint temporary guardians in advance.
Can the temporary guardians take care of my childen on a long term basis?
No, the Deed of Temporary Guardianship is only for temporary arrangements. If you need long term arrangements, you should consider appointing permanent guardians instead.
How many temporary guardians can I appoint?
On our platform, you can appoint up to 2 individual temporary guardians or 2 couples.
How much does a Deed of Temporary Guardianship cost?
Our Deed costs HK$1,200/SG$210.
How do I create a Deed of Temporary Guardianship?
You can create a Deed of Temporary Guardianship by logging into your account and selecting the 'Deed of Temporary Guardianship' service. You will be guided through the process to complete the document, which you will receive by email.
Do the temporary guardians need to be in the same location as my children?
Yes, the temporary guardians should be in the same location as your children to ensure they can take care of them effectively during the temporary period.
Can the temporary guardian be the same person as the permanent guardian?
Yes, the temporary guardian can be the same person as the permanent guardian, but it is not necessary. The temporary guardian is usually someone who can step in quickly to care for your children until the permanent guardians are available.