Petition for Guardianship of a Minor
Petition asking the court to appoint a guardian for a minor child when parents are unable, unwilling, or unfit to care for the child.
Instructions
Identify the proposed guardian, the minor child, and the parents. Explain why guardianship is necessary (parental death, incarceration, substance abuse, abandonment). Describe the proposed guardian's qualifications and relationship to the child. Parents must receive notice and have the right to object. The court will assess the best interests of the child. Background checks are typically required for the proposed guardian.
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