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Court forms for guardianship of a minor

A collection of court forms related to guardianship of a minor.

Guardianship of a minor is a legal process that gives the guardian authority to care for and to make decisions on behalf of a child.

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Guardianship forms: Juvenile Court

Open PDF file, 1.39 MB,  Authorization for Court Activity Record Information Check (CARI) (JV-079) (English, PDF 1.39 MB)

For use in Juvenile Court to determine whether you have a criminal record in conjunction with a petition for guardianship of a minor. (Rev. 03/21/2013)

Open PDF file, 1.08 MB,  Bond of Guardianship of a Minor (JV-071) (English, PDF 1.08 MB)

For use in Juvenile Court (Rev. 03/18/2013)

Open PDF file, 1.04 MB,  Motion for Temporary Guardianship (JV-130) (English, PDF 1.04 MB)

Juvenile Court form. May not be filed without Permanent Guardianship Petition. (09/09)

Open PDF file, 1.04 MB,  Nomination by Minor of Person(s) to be Appointed as Guardian(s) (JV-073) (English, PDF 1.04 MB)

Juvenile Court form for a minor 14 or older to nominate a person to be appointed guardian. (Rev. 03/14/2013)

Open PDF file, 1.08 MB,  Parent(s)' Consent to Petition for Guardianship of Minor (JV-074) (English, PDF 1.08 MB)

For use in Juvenile Court (Rev. 03/15/2013)

Open PDF file, 1.18 MB,  Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor (JV-075) (English, PDF 1.18 MB)

For use in District Court. (Rev. 03/18/2013)

Open PDF file, 866.47 KB,  Petition to Remove Guardian (JV-076) (English, PDF 866.47 KB)

For use in Juvenile Court. (Rev. 03/15/2013)

Open PDF file, 815.07 KB,  Petition to Resign Appointment as Guardian of a Minor (JV-077) (English, PDF 815.07 KB)

For use in Juvenile Court. (Rev. 03/18/2013)

Open PDF file, 1.42 MB,  Report of the Guardian of the Minor (JV-078) (English, PDF 1.42 MB)

Annual report of the guardian of a minor in Juvenile Court. (Rev. 03/20/2013)

Guardianship of a minor (appointment) forms: Probate & Family Court

Annual Report of Guardian of Minor (MPC 443) 

For use in Probate & Family Court guardianship of a minor cases (5/30/11). Also available in Spanish. Click the link above to access the translation.

Open PDF file, 994 KB,  Application for Permission to Provide Information (MPC 302) (English, PDF 994 KB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11).

Open PDF file, 1.5 MB,  Decree and Order of Appointment of Guardian of Minor (MPC 740) (English, PDF 1.5 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Decree and Order for Termination/Resignation/Removal of Guardian of a Minor (MPC 743) 

For use in Probate and Family Court procedures for guardianship of minors. Also available in Spanish. Click the link above to access the translation. Revised 5/30/11.

Open PDF file, 1002.25 KB,  Motion for Appointment of Temporary Guardian for Minor (MPC 340) (English, PDF 1002.25 KB)

(5/30/11) For use in Probate & Family Court under G.L. c.190B, §5-204. Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Open PDF file, 1.46 MB,  Notarized Waiver and Consent to Petition for Guardianship of Minor (MPC 440) (English, PDF 1.46 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Open PDF file, 1.46 MB,  Notarized and Verified Consent or Nomination by Minor (MPC 441) (English, PDF 1.46 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Open PDF file, 1.01 MB,  Order Appointing Temporary Guardian for a Minor (MPC 742) (English, PDF 1.01 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Open PDF file, 1.07 MB,  Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor (MPC 140) (English, PDF 1.07 MB)

For use in Probate & Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader. This form is also available in Spanish and Portuguese.

Open PDF file, 1 MB,  Petition for Removal of a Guardian of a Minor (MPC 240) (English, PDF 1 MB)

For use in Probate and Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Open PDF file, 1005.51 KB,  Petition for Resignation of Guardian of a Minor (MPC 241) (English, PDF 1005.51 KB)

For use in Probate and Family Court (5/30/11). Interactive form features may not work properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

Open PDF file, 911.78 KB,  Application for Appointment of Counsel for Parent of Minor Child Guardianship of Minor (MPC 263) (English, PDF 911.78 KB)

For use in Probate & Family Court. If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out this form. (6/19/20)

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