Among the many problems at the intersection of legal, medical, psychological, and pedagogical fields, the organization of guardianship and custodianship is one of the most urgent. The book by lawyer and family law expert Yulia Aleksandrovna Chesalina will be useful for those who have decided to take a child into their family who is in a difficult life situation. It contains legal advice on protecting the rights and lawful interests not only of orphans, but also of their guardians (custodians) and foster parents. Drawing on many years of practical experience in protecting children’s rights and relying on the legal framework in the area of guardianship and custodianship, the author offers the key action algorithms for guardians and foster parents in critical situations, as well as measures to prevent potentially negative events.