What do I have to do when I petition for guardianship?

In any type of guardianship, upon the filing of the petition with the Court the petitioner will be required to set the matter for hearing and provide "notice" of their petition and the pending hearing on the parent(s), the minor (if over age 14 years of age) or in the case of a limited guardianship, the proposed guardian. The petitioner will be required to complete and file a Proof of Service with the Court (see instructions for filing a Proof of Service (PDF)).

At the hearing, the petitioner will be expected to appear to present their petition and present testimony and/or evidence as to why their petition should be granted. The judge will determine if there is a basis for the guardianship and if the proposed guardian is appropriate for appointment

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1. Will the guardianship be temporary?
2. How long will it take to establish the Guardianship?
3. If I am appointed guardian, what do I have to do?
4. What do I have to do when I petition for guardianship?