Section 28 — Care of Children Act 2004: Time at which guardianship ends

28 Time at which guardianship ends (1) The duties, powers, rights, and responsibilities of a guardian of a child end when the first of the following events occurs: (a) the child turns 18 years: (b) the child marries or enters into a civil union: (c) the child lives with another person as a de facto partner: (d) the guardian is removed by an order under section 29 : (e) if the guardian was appointed under section 27(2) for a specific period or a specific purpose, the period expires or the purpose is achieved. (2) However, nothing in this section affects the appointment of, or the High Court's powers in respect of, a litigation guardian. Compare: 1968 No 63 ss 8(1), 21 Subsection (1)(b) was amended, as from 1 July 2005, by section 3 Care of Children Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 5) by adding the words “ or enters into a civil union ” .