Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor

Judicial Council of California · Probate

Verified current as of July 31, 2026

This form petitions the court to appoint a guardian — such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other relative — to care for and make decisions for a minor child or grandchild whose parents are unable to do so. A grandparent or other responsible adult who wants to become the legal guardian of a grandchild or other minor child files this petition to gain legal authority over the child's care.