a route for travel on the sea. a moderate to rough sea. an inland waterway to the sea for ocean ships: St. Lawrence Seaway.
STANDBY GUARDIAN: Custody of a child can also be obtained without going to court by becoming a Standby Guardian. A standby guardianship is created by having the parents sign a document available from the probate court stating that they are consenting to have the grandparent or relative take guardianship of their child.
Some courts require that the grandparents care for the child for at least one year before they will grant a custody petition. In the end, the courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child as the court interprets it. Learn more about grandparents' rights in the child custody process.