Order for Court Investigation Regarding Appointment of Relative Guardian
Napa Superior Court
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Last updated July 3, 2026
# Order for Court Investigation Regarding Appointment of Relative Guardian This form is used when a family member wants to become the legal guardian of a child and the court needs to conduct an investigation to make sure this arrangement is in the child's best interest. A relative—such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or older sibling—would use this form to request that the court investigate whether they are a suitable guardian before making the appointment official.
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