File your Guardianship Petition and other forms Once you complete your forms, you need to file them with the court and pay a filing fee of $225. If you can’t afford the fee based on the child's income, you can ask the court to waive it.

Note: Some forms are available in other languages for information only. Answers must be in English on the English version of the form.

Before starting a guardianship case, find out more about what you would be expected to do if you are the child's legal guardian. You may have other legal options. If you decide you want to be a child's guardian, get step-by-step instructions on how to ask a judge to become a guardian.

Select a step to get instructions and forms. 1. Start a guardianship case. Fill out and file papers to ask to be a guardian. You will get a court date. 2. Notify family members. Let the child's parents and other close relatives know about your request by having a copy of court papers given to them. This is called giving notice. 3. Investigation.

2016年7月1日 · You may use this form or the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor (form GC-210) to petition, or ask, the court to appoint a guardian of the person. (You must use form GC-210 to ask the court to appoint a guardian of the estate or of both the person and the estate.)

Legal guardianship is a legal status allowing an individual to care for an adult or a minor and make decisions on their behalf. The laws that govern guardianships could differ between states. However, in most jurisdictions, you must file a petition with the court to become a legal guardian.

2023年6月23日 · Although some courts offer legal guardianship forms for free online, prospective guardians should seek legal advice. This article will provide an overview of the legal process to appoint a legal guardian and a list of guardianship forms by state.

2023年6月14日 · It is meant to form a permanent family for the child without having to terminate the parental rights of the child’s parents. Depending on your state, only a relative, foster parent (s), or guardian of the child may qualify as a permanent guardian.

2024年9月11日 · These forms may be used for a temporary (6 months or less) or permanent guardianship. You may only use these forms IF the parents: neither parent will object to the guardianship after you give them notice.

Visit Filing for Guardianship Over an Adult to learn about the legal process. Automated Forms Interview with Efile Available! You can use an automated interview that will complete your forms for you after you answer some questions. To use the automated interview, click here and select the "GUARDIANSHIP: Adult Guardianship Petition" interview.