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Guardianship
Authority over a minor child exercised by someone other than the parent.
Guardianship is authority over a minor child that is not exercised by the parents. A guardian may be appointed if both parents have died, if parental authority has been terminated, or if neither parent exercises authority. Guardianship can be exercised by a natural person (private guardian) or by a certified institution. The guardian has the duty to care for and raise the child.
“After the death of both parents, the uncle was appointed as guardian of the children.”
Source: Art. 1:295 Dutch Civil Code
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