Initiating a Guardianship
Adult Guardianship
To determine which forms are needed to initiate an Adult Guardianship please complete the automated forms interview HERE, under Adult Guardianship Forms, Automated Forms Interview.
| The following forms are required to initiate and open an Adult Guardianship Case: | Form | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Family Court Cover Sheet | LINK |
| 2. | Confidential Information Sheet | LINK |
| 3. | Petition for Appointment of Guardian Over Adult | LINK |
| 4. | Citation to Appear and Show Cause | LINK |
| 5. | Physician’s Certificate | LINK |
Minor Guardianship
To determine which forms are needed to initiate a Minor Guardianship either temporary or court-ordered, please click HERE
| The following forms are required to initiate and open a Minor Guardianship Case: | Form | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Family Court Cover Sheet | LINK |
| 2. | Confidential Information Sheet Based on the Number of Children | |
| One Child | LINK | |
| Two-Three Children | LINK | |
| Four-Six Children | LINK | |
| 3. | Petition for Appointment of Guardian Over Children | |
| One Child | LINK | |
| Two-Three Children | LINK | |
| Four-Six Children | LINK | |
| 4. | Citation to Appear and Show Cause | |
| One Child | LINK | |
| Two-Three Children | LINK | |
| Four-Six Children | LINK | |