Guardians & Other Caregivers

As kids grow up, parents can use extra help caring for them. This help can come from family members, friends, or even professionals. Deciding who to ask and how much help to give them is a big decision. The good news is there are many...

Learn how temporary and permanent guardianships of children work.

Learn how your family can plan for who will care for your children in an emergency, especially if you are an immigrant.

Learn how to ask the court for a change to the guardianship of a child.

Learn how the court appoints a permanent guardian for a child and which forms a parent and guardian file.

Learn how to become a child's temporary guardian: which forms to file, what happens at the hearing, and how long guardianship lasts.

Sometimes, because of work, sickness, or travel you may not be able to care for your child. To make sure someone can take care of your child for a short period of time, you can give legal permission. It is called appointing a temporary...

Download forms you file in connection with guardianships over a child.

Learn how to give permission to someone you trust to make education and health care decisions for your child.

Learn how to ask the court to remove the current guardian and appoint a new one.

If you are involved in a guardianship case and your income is low, you may have the right to a lawyer. Read about court-appointed lawyers for children, guardians, and parents.

Learn the steps a guardian of a child must take to resign.