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Guardianship

Guardianship of the Person

When a child is living with an adult, who is not their parent, and the adult needs a Court order to make decisions for the child, the adult will need to file for a probate guardianship.

There are two types of guardianship (you can file for one or both):

  1. Person: To have custody of the child.

  2. Estate: Manage the child’s property.

NOTE: This section only includes forms and instructions to file for guardianship of the person. If you need to file for Guardianship of the Estate, please contact the Self-Help Center.  Click on the following link to access the Self-Help Center contact information:  Self-Help Center.

Filling Out Your Forms

Step 1: Click on the following link: Self-Help Center Remote Resources.
This is an instructional video on this page to help you with filling out your forms.

Step 2: To complete the California Guardianship Petition, click on the following link:  Guardianship Petition.  Complete the form.  At the end of the form, your form will be prepared for you.   

You have two options for submitting the form.

  1.  Print out the form, sign it, and file it with the Court 
  2. Submit the form via E-filing.  For e-filing instructions, click on the following link:  E-Filing Instructions.

If you need to request a Fee Waiver, please find information and forms on our Fee Waiver page.