Guardianship of a Minor Petition

GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR PETITION

IN THE [NAME OF COURT] [COUNTY OR DISTRICT], [STATE]

In the Matter of the Guardianship of [CHILD'S FULL NAME], a Minor

Case No.: [CASE NUMBER]

PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF A MINOR

1. PETITIONER. Petitioner [PETITIONER'S FULL NAME] resides at [PETITIONER'S ADDRESS], telephone [PHONE NUMBER]. Petitioner is the [RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD] of the child and is at least 18 years of age.

2. THE CHILD. [CHILD'S FULL NAME] was born on [CHILD'S DATE OF BIRTH] and currently resides at [CHILD'S CURRENT ADDRESS] with [NAME OF PERSON THE CHILD LIVES WITH]. The child has lived in this [COUNTY OR DISTRICT] since [DATE]. The child's addresses during the past five years are: [PRIOR ADDRESSES AND DATES].

3. THE PARENTS. The child's mother is [MOTHER'S FULL NAME], whose address is [MOTHER'S ADDRESS OR LAST KNOWN ADDRESS]. The child's father is [FATHER'S FULL NAME], whose address is [FATHER'S ADDRESS OR LAST KNOWN ADDRESS]. The status of each parent is as follows: [LIVING, DECEASED, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN, OR INCAPACITATED, FOR EACH PARENT].

4. PARENTAL CONSENT. [MOTHER'S FULL NAME] [CONSENTS IN WRITING, OBJECTS, OR HAS NOT RESPONDED] to this petition. [FATHER'S FULL NAME] [CONSENTS IN WRITING, OBJECTS, OR HAS NOT RESPONDED] to this petition. [IF APPLICABLE: Written consents are attached as Exhibit A.]

5. OTHER PERSONS ENTITLED TO NOTICE. The names and addresses of other persons entitled to notice of this proceeding, including any person who has had physical custody of the child and the child's siblings and close relatives, are: [NAMES, RELATIONSHIPS AND ADDRESSES].

6. OTHER PROCEEDINGS. Petitioner [KNOWS OF NO OTHER PROCEEDING, OR KNOWS OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEEDING] concerning the custody, guardianship or protection of the child: [COURT, CASE NUMBER AND STATUS].

7. WHY A GUARDIAN IS NEEDED. Appointment of a guardian is necessary and in the child's best interest because [FACTS SHOWING WHY THE PARENTS CANNOT CARE FOR THE CHILD AND WHY A GUARDIAN IS NEEDED].

8. PROPOSED GUARDIAN. Petitioner asks that [PROPOSED GUARDIAN'S FULL NAME], of [PROPOSED GUARDIAN'S ADDRESS], be appointed. The proposed guardian is qualified because [RELATIONSHIP, CURRENT CARE OF THE CHILD, HOUSEHOLD AND ABILITY TO MEET THE CHILD'S NEEDS]. The proposed guardian [HAS NO CRIMINAL HISTORY OR CHILD ABUSE REPORTS, OR DISCLOSES THE FOLLOWING: DESCRIPTION] and will cooperate with any background check or investigation the Court orders.

9. SCOPE. Petitioner requests appointment of a guardian of the [PERSON, ESTATE, OR PERSON AND ESTATE] of the child. The child's estate consists of [DESCRIPTION AND ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE CHILD'S PROPERTY AND INCOME, OR NONE].

10. BOND. Petitioner requests that [BOND BE SET AT AMOUNT, OR BOND BE WAIVED OR REDUCED] because [REASON].

11. RELIEF REQUESTED. Petitioner asks the Court to: a. Appoint [PROPOSED GUARDIAN'S FULL NAME] as guardian of the [PERSON, ESTATE, OR PERSON AND ESTATE] of [CHILD'S FULL NAME]; b. Issue letters of guardianship on the guardian's qualification; c. Set bond as requested above; and d. Grant any other relief the Court finds in the child's best interest.

VERIFICATION

I, [PETITIONER'S FULL NAME], declare under penalty of perjury that I have read this petition and that the facts stated in it are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Date: [DATE]

[PETITIONER'S FULL NAME], Petitioner