§ 5603. Scope.

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§ 5603. Scope.

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).

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(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 Former Chapter 53 (Custody), referred to in this section, is repealed.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).

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SUBCHAPTER B

STANDBY GUARDIANSHIP

Sec.

5611. Designation.

5612. Petition for approval of a designation.

5613. Authority of standby guardian.

5614. Revocation.

5615. Conflicting documents.

5616. Bond.

Subchapter Heading. The heading of Subchapter B was amended October 23, 2018, P.L.583, No.88, effective in 60 days.

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