Guardianships of Minor

Guardianships and Protective Placements are handled in both the Juvenile and Probate Courts. Circumstances of the action will determine in which court your matter will be heard.

MINOR GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON is handled by the Juvenile Court and MINOR GUARDIANSHIP OF THE ESTATE is handled by the Probate Court.  Additionally, all ADULT GUARDIANSHIP and PROTECTIVE PLACEMENTS are handled by the Probate Court. 

To determine what type of guardianship you would like to file, or to review general guardianship information, please refer to Filing a Minor Guardianship of the Person.

• Appointment of Guardian for Child Without a Living Parent
• Emergency Guardianship
• Full, Limited, or Temporary
• ICWA §48.977 or §48.9795
• Minor Guardianship of the Person
• Terminate, Revise, Remove/Discharge Guardian or Appoint Successor Guardian §48.977
• Terminate, Revise, Remove/Discharge Guardian or Appoint Successor Guardian §48.9795