a temporary guardianship form is typically used, for example, when a single parent needs to be hospitalized or when parents are traveling abroad and are leaving their child in the care of a family member or trusted friend. i, the parent / guardian of the child hereby grant temporary guardianship to the temporary guardian for the period from the _______ day of ____________________ 20____ and expiring on the _______ day of _____________________ 20____. 8.    i declare that i am the legal custodian of the child and that i have legal authority to appoint a temporary guardian for the child.