The provisions of Chapter 53 (relating to custody) and 20 Pa.C.S. Ch. 25 (relating to wills) shall apply to standby guardians, coguardians, guardians, temporary guardians and any alternates unless otherwise specified in this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive any parent, custodial or noncustodial, of legal parental rights. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve any parent, custodial or noncustodial, of a duty to support a child under the provisions of Chapter 43 (relating to support matters generally).
(Oct. 23, 2018, P.L.583, No.88, eff. 60 days)
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 Former Chapter 53 (Custody), referred to in this section, is repealed.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).
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 56 - Standby and Temporary Guardianship
Section 5601 - Short title of chapter
Section 5612 - Petition for approval of a designation
Section 5613 - Authority of standby guardian
Section 5615 - Conflicting documents
Section 5622 - Petition for approval of designation
Section 5623 - Authority of temporary guardian