What are the alternatives to a temporary guardianship?
If the sole purpose of requesting a temporary guardianship is to enroll the minor in school or to authorize medical treatment, a relative may complete a Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit. What forms do I need to start a guardianship? The following forms must be completed and brought to the court to start your guardianship. You must bring the original and one copy of each completed form: • Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor (Form GC-210) or Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person (Form GC-210(P)) • Guardianship Petition – Child Information Attachment (Form GC-210 (CA)) • Confidential Guardian Screening Form (Form GC-212) • Duties of Guardian (Form GC-248) • Declaration under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (Form GC-120) • Order Directing or Waiving Investigation (Form PR-063) • Notice of Hearing – Guardianship or Conservatorship (GC-020) Once your Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor Person is filed, you will also need to comp