Petition Appointment Of Guardian Of Person {6-1}

Form 6-1 - PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT AS GUARDIAN OF A PERSON OR PERMANENT GUARDIAN. This form is filed in New York Family Court to request appointment as a guardian of the person for a youth under 21, or as a permanent guardian for a child whose parents are deceased, have surrendered parental rights, or had those rights terminated. The petition may be submitted by a relative, foster parent, or other responsible adult seeking legal authority to care for the child. Petitioners must provide identifying information about the child, parents, and household members, including background details relevant to the court’s suitability determination. In cases involving a permanent guardianship, the filing must include certified copies of termination of parental rights (TPR) or surrender orders, or parental death certificates, along with a social services assessment recommending the appointment. The form also addresses Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) compliance and includes declarations regarding child protective history, orders of protection, and consent of children age 14 or older. F.C.A. § 661; S.C.P.A. §§ 1701 - 1704. www.FormsWorkflow.com