Re: Legal Guardianship of JDR

Applicaion for guardianship order-Applicant who is close blood relative of the relevant child-Applicant resides overseas-Child's biological mother purportedly gives consent to said order-Importance of informed consent-Need for independent assessment of members of applicant's household-Applicant is married and presently has two sons-Applicant has changed her address with no suitable evidence of present living conditions need for independent assessment to be done as regards applicant's present living conditions-Ward of court-Child in respect of whom a guardianship order is sought is a ward of the court as soon as application for guardianship is filed-Court's role in respect of a ward of court-Bond with child and parent-Best interests of the child.