Legal Custodianship Agreement

LEGAL CUSTODIANSHIP AGREEMENT

This Legal Custodianship Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of , by and between Parent/Grantor Name: , Parent/Grantor Address: (hereinafter "Parent/Grantor"), and Custodian Name: , Custodian Address: (hereinafter "Custodian").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Parent/Grantor is the lawful parent and legal guardian of the minor child named below and has authority to delegate custodial responsibilities as provided herein; and

WHEREAS, Parent/Grantor desires to appoint Custodian to have physical and legal custody, to provide care, and to exercise specified parental rights on behalf of the minor child for the period and subject to the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Custodian is willing to accept appointment and to assume the duties, responsibilities, and authority described in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. IDENTIFICATION OF MINOR

Minor Child Name: Date of Birth:

2. APPOINTMENT; TERM

Parent/Grantor hereby appoints Custodian as legal custodian of the minor child named in Section 1, and Custodian accepts such appointment. The custodianship created by this Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until , unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.

3. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

Custodian shall have the authority to make decisions and take actions reasonably necessary for the care, protection, and welfare of the minor child, including but not limited to the following specific authorities (check all that apply):

Medical care and treatment (including emergency care and routine treatment) Enrollment and participation in educational programs and school activities Domestic travel and short-term out-of-state travel with the child Access to medical, educational, and other records necessary to exercise custodial duties Consent to non-elective medical procedures when delay would jeopardize health (only if authorized by Parent/Grantor below)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Custodian shall not consent to the adoption of the minor child or to major elective surgical procedures without the express written consent of Parent/Grantor, except in exigent circumstances where consent cannot practicably be obtained and delay would pose a significant risk to the child's health or safety.

4. DUTIES AND STANDARD OF CARE

Custodian shall exercise reasonable care and good judgment in the performance of custodial duties and shall act in the best interests of the minor child at all times. Custodian shall provide food, shelter, supervision, medical attention, and educational support consistent with customary standards for the child's age and needs.

Custodian shall promptly notify Parent/Grantor of any material incident affecting the health or safety of the child and shall comply with any lawful directive from Parent/Grantor that does not unreasonably impair Custodian's ability to protect the child's welfare.

5. RECORDS, REPORTING, AND ACCESS

Custodian shall maintain records of medical care, school attendance, and significant incidents involving the child and shall allow Parent/Grantor reasonable access to such records upon request. Custodian may redact personal notes unrelated to the child's welfare but shall not withhold records that document the child's health or educational status.

6. REIMBURSEMENT; COMPENSATION

Parent/Grantor agrees to reimburse Custodian for reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred in the performance of custodial duties, including but not limited to medical expenses, school-related costs, and travel expenses. Reimbursement shall be paid within thirty (30) days of presentation of documentation, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

7. TERMINATION; RETURN OF CUSTODY

This Agreement may be terminated by Parent/Grantor upon written notice to Custodian. Custodian may resign by providing no less than fourteen (14) days' written notice to Parent/Grantor, unless an immediate termination is necessary for the child's safety. Upon termination, Custodian shall return physical custody of the child and deliver all records and personal property related to the child to Parent/Grantor without undue delay.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

Parent/Grantor shall indemnify and hold harmless Custodian from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of actions taken by Custodian in good faith pursuant to the authority granted by this Agreement, except to the extent caused by Custodian's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

9. THIRD-PARTY RELIANCE

Third parties, including medical providers, educational institutions, and governmental entities, may rely upon representations made by Custodian that this Agreement is in effect and that Custodian is authorized to act on behalf of the minor child. Parent/Grantor agrees to assist Custodian in providing reasonable proof of this Agreement when requested.

10. NOTICES

All notices, requests, consents, demands, or other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail (return receipt requested), or delivered by overnight courier to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate by written notice.

11. AMENDMENT; WAIVER

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both Parent/Grantor and Custodian. No waiver of any breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to principles of conflicts of law.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether oral or written.

14. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the intent of the parties insofar as possible.

15. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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