Page 2 of 5 – Order Appointing Guardian(s) (Child)
(First parent’s name) ____________________________________________________
WAS PRESENT –OR– WAS NOT PRESENT.
(Second parent’s name) __________________________________________________
WAS PRESENT –OR– WAS NOT PRESENT.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that notice is sufficient; and
It appearing by clear and convincing evidence that it is necessary to appoint a guardian
for the proposed protected minor;
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DETERMINED BY THE COURT as follows:
1. (Child’s name) ___________________________________________, date of birth
(date) ______________________, is a resident of the State of ___________________.
2. The child needs the appointment of a guardian. This request is supported by recent
documentation demonstrating the need for a guardianship.
3. Notice has been served upon any living relative within the second degree of
consanguinity, or the public guardian, if necessary, and/or any other persons or agency
having the care, custody and control of the minor.
4. It is necessary and in the best interest of the Protected Minor that Petitioner(s) be
appointed as guardian(s). The following are appointed to act as guardian(s) of the
PERSON –OR– ESTATE –OR– PERSON AND ESTATE and shall have the
power and authority as may be necessary for the benefit of the above named protected
minor until further order of this Court:
a. First Guardian: __________________________________________________
Street Address ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________
b. Second Guardian: __________________________________________ N/A
Street Address ___________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________