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What can be done to solve decision–making concerning minors, if family on both sides fail to consult and co-operate as ordered by court, and the surviving parent is in prison and cannot decide on all matters ?

By: דיאנה שאלתיאלPublished on: 19 May, 2022
An application can be made for the appointment of an independent guardian for the children, who is not a member of either family, for certain issues .
Such a situation would be an exception to the rule  whereby preference is usually given to family members concerning the appointment of an additional guardian for the children following the death of one parent.

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