How to Appoint a Guardian for a Minor Child | Maricopa County, Arizona

You may use the forms on this page if the following factors apply to your situation :

You want to have the court appoint a guardian for a minor, and you know that you do not need the court to appoint a conservator for the minor, AND
The minor lives in Maricopa County, AND
After giving notice of the petition for guardianship to BOTH parents (if living), the parents will give permission by signing a voluntary Consent, and/or neither parent will object to the guardianship, AND
If you are not related to the minor, you already have or you will get your fingerprints taken.

NOTE: You may use also this packet if you are requesting a temporary guardianship (6 months or less).

Packets contain ALL forms and ALL instructions needed for the first step of the process.

Appointment of Guardian for a Minor - JG1

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Or download instructions and forms individually

How to ask the court to appoint a guardian of a minor - jg10h

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Procedures: What to do before and after the court hearing - jg10p

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Probate Information Form - pb12f

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Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor - jg12f

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Affidavit of Person to be Appointed Guardian - jg11f

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Consent of Parent to Guardianship (and Waiver of Notice) - jg13f

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Consent of Minor (over age 14) to Guardianship - jg14f

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Guardianship Training Manual - pbtm1

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Declaration of Completion of Training - pbt80f

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