In many states both parents, acting together, can grant a temporary power of attorney allowing someone to take the child to the doctor, enroll him in school, etc. This is revocable at will. Guardianship can only be awarded by a court and usually involves voluntary or involuntary termination of parental rights. Please see a local family law attorney.
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