PINK Legal
Guardianship
A guardianship is needed in the event a minor’s parent(s) or current legal guardian(s) are no longer able to properly care for the minor. A guardian must obtain a court order before they can make decisions on behalf of the minor. A temporary guardianship can also be ordered if the minor does not need a new permanent guardian. Emergency guardianships are only ordered when there is an immediate danger to the minor.
Guardianship Document Process
- Complete questionnaire—email, over the phone, virtual or in-person.
- Contract and remit PINK Legal service fee.
- Initial documents prepared—up to one week turn around
- Initial documents reviewed, signed and filed with the Court—Court file fee due.
- A hearing is scheduled and notices mailed to related parties. Client must have parents personally served, if applicable.
- Client must work with court appointed investigator and/or attorney.
- Client to attend hearing and follow up with PINK Legal if court requests additional documents.
- Judge will sign Order. Client must obtain certified copy of the Order and Record it with the County.
- Compliance hearings and paperwork must completed throughout the years at court’s request.
