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Appointment of Guardian for Child Without a Living Parent

Appointment of Guardian for Child Without a Living Parent §48.831

Petition to the Court to appoint a guardian for a child without a living parent.

SEPARATE PETITIONS MUST BE FILED IF YOU ARE SEEKING MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF GUARDIANSHIP.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE COURT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN DUPLICATE.  The Court will keep and file one set of copies.  If you would like the Juvenile Clerk of Court's office to make additional copies for you, the cost will be $1.25 per page. 

 

SERVICE: The court provides notice.  For additional information, please consult Wisconsin Statute 48.831(1r).

GUARDIAN AD LITEM: Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 48 the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem when a petition is filed for appointment of a guardian.

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