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Guardianship Questionnaire

Complete Information for California Minor Guardianship Petition (GC-210)

Important: This questionnaire gathers information needed to file a guardianship petition for a minor (under 18) in California. Guardianship gives an adult the legal authority to care for a minor child when parents are unable to do so.

SECTION 1: PETITIONER INFORMATION

This is the person requesting to be appointed as guardian.

SECTION 2: MINOR CHILDREN INFORMATION

List all minor children for whom guardianship is being requested.

SECTION 3: PARENTS' INFORMATION

Mother's Information

Father's Information

SECTION 4: REASONS FOR GUARDIANSHIP

The court needs to understand why the parents cannot care for the child(ren).

SECTION 5: INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT (ICWA)

Federal law provides special protections for Native American children. This information is required.

SECTION 6: OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS

List all persons who have an interest in this guardianship (grandparents, siblings, other relatives, etc.)

SECTION 7: CHILD'S ESTATE

Complete if the child has assets requiring management (inheritance, lawsuit settlement, etc.)

SECTION 8: VISITATION

SECTION 9: EDUCATION AND MEDICAL INFORMATION

School Information

Medical Information

SECTION 10: TYPE OF GUARDIANSHIP

SECTION 11: COURT INFORMATION

SECTION 12: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION