Can you get guardianship of a grandchild?
If you are caring for your grandchild in the place of their parents, you can apply for a Special Guardianship Order. This gives you responsibility for the child until they are 18 years old. The child’s parents will retain some parental responsibility, so they may need to be consulted about important decisions.
The child’s parents will retain some parental responsibility so they may need to be consulted about important decisions.