• Preparing the First Court Papers - These files contain court forms and instructions to file the court papers for the appointment of a guardian for a minor. NOTE: When the need for the guardianship will likely last more than six months, it is commonly referred to as a "permanent-guardianship", as opposed to a "temporary", which may last for no more than six months.

• Service and Notice of the Court Hearing - These files contain court forms and instructions to serve and give notice of a petition for permanent appointment of a guardian for a minor.

Appointment of a Temporary/Emergency Guardian - These files contain court forms and instructions to get an appointment of a temporary/emergency guardian.

Annual Report of Guardian for a Minor - These files contain court forms and instructions to file the Annual Report of Guardian for a Minor for case numbers beginning "JG". NOTE: If the case number begins "PB", use the Probate "Annual Report" forms found under "PROBATE CASES".

Object to the Appointment of a Guardian for a Minor - These files contain court forms and instructions to OBJECT to someone else's request to appoint a guardian for a minor or to at least be heard by the Court on the matter.

Request the Court to Change Your Address or Name - These files contain court forms and instructions to ask the court to update its records because of a change of your address or name.

Request for Deferral of Fees and Costs - These files contain court forms and instructions to ask the court to waive or defer filing fees and costs in guardianship.

Waiver or Deferral of Court Service or Notice Fees and Costs - These files contain court forms and instructions to ask the court to waive or defer service or notice fees and costs in guardianship.