How Does Wardship Work?

The right of wardship allowed the lord to take control of a fief and of a minor heir until the heir came of age. ... Both rights brought the lord increased revenue. In the right of marriage a woman would often pay to have a suitor accepted by the lord or to get out of marrying the lord's choice for her.

What does wardship mean in history?

Broadly defined as the power of the state to protect the interests of vulnerable people—usually children—by assuming control over their affairs, wardship is a centuries-old legal concept.

What is a wardship application?

Wardship is the name that is given to Court Proceedings where a child is made a 'Ward of Court'. This means that the High Court have the ultimate guardianship of the child to ensure their safety and protection.