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Detailed instructions on how to complete the forms, number of copies needed, how to file at the court, and arrange for service on all required parties.
If you are seeking guardianship of a Native American child, pay special attention to pages 10-12 in the Instructions regarding your obligation to comply with the Indian Child Welfare Act ("ICWA") requirements.
There are video instructions at:
https://www.courts.ca.gov/1212.htm
Forms Needed To Apply To The Court For Appointment Of A Guardian For The Minor Child(ren):
Petition for Appointment of Guardian-GC-210(P).pdf
Attached Declaration-MC-031.pdf
Child Information Attachment-GC-210(CA).pdf
Parental Notification of Indian Status-ICWA-020.pdf
Notice of Child Custody Proceeding for Indian Child-ICWA-030.pdf
UCCJEA-Attachment-GC-120(A).pdf
Confidential Guardian Screening Form-GC-212.pdf
Consent of Proposed Guardian-GC-211.pdf
Proof of Service by Mail-Attachment-GC-020(MA).pdf
Order Appointing Guardian-GC-240.pdf
Duties of Guardian & Acknowledgment of Receipt-GC-248.pdf
Letters of Guardianship-GC-250.pdf
Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian-GC-110(P).pdf
Order Appointing Temporary Guardian-GC-140.pdf
Letters of Temporary Guardianship-GC-150.pdf
Proof of Personal Service-GC-020(P).pdf
Proof of Personal Service-Attachment-GC-020(PA).pdf
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