Paragraph 4: Subrogated guardian

Guardianship includes a subrogated guardian appointed by the family council from among its members. If the guardian is a relative or ally of the minor in one branch, the subrogated guardian is chosen, as far as possible, from the other branch. The office of the subrogated guardian ceases on the same date as that of the guardian.

The subrogated guardian supervises the exercise of the guardianship mission and represents the minor when the minor’s interests are in opposition to those of the guardian. The subrogated guardian is informed and consulted before any important act is carried out by the guardian. On pain of incurring liability to the minor, he supervises the acts performed by the tutor in that capacity and informs the guardianship judge without delay if…