PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR:

  • Person petitioning the court must be at least 18 years of age
  • Forms (petition) for guardianship are provided on below
  • Can become guardian of the person, estate or both
  • Court dates are scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for attorneys only at 9:00 AM.  Fridays are for pro se litigants at 9:00 AM.

FORMS REQUIRED FOR ESTABLISHING GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR:

Petition for Appointment of Guardian for a Minor
Oath of Office of Guardian of the Person of a Minor
Oath of Office and Bond of Guardian of Estate of Minor
Order Appointing Guardian for a Minor
Affidavit and Order for Service by Publication
Affidavit of Petitioning Guardian of the Person for a Minor Child
Appearance and Consent Petition for Appointment-Discharge of Guardian of Minor
Order Allowing Petitioner to Obtain Birth or Death Certificate
Nomination of Guardian for Minor