Guardianship - Person Only

Contra Costa Superior Court · Appeals Packets & Forms

Verified current as of September 10, 2026

This form is used when an adult wants to become the legal guardian of a minor child, taking responsibility for making decisions about the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A person would need this form if they want to care for a child whose parents are unable or unwilling to do so, such as a relative or family friend stepping in to raise an orphaned or abandoned child.