Guardianship of the Person
San Mateo Superior Court · Help with Guardianship
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used to ask a court to appoint someone as a legal guardian who will make decisions about where a child lives, their education, medical care, and other daily life matters. You would need this form if you're seeking to become the legal guardian of a minor child whose parents are unable or unwilling to care for them.
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