Petition Appointment Of Standby Guardian {6-8}

Form 6-8 - PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY GUARDIAN. This form is used in New York Family Court to request the appointment of a standby guardian for a minor. This form allows a parent, guardian, or legal custodian to nominate a trusted person to assume guardianship of the child upon the petitioner’s incapacity, death, or administrative separation, ensuring continuity of care and decision-making authority. The petitioner must identify the child and proposed standby guardian, describe the petitioner’s medical or legal circumstances (such as chronic illness or immigration-related separation), and provide details on all adults in the guardian’s household, including any history of child protective cases or orders of protection. The form includes a required consent of the proposed standby guardian, and, where applicable, justification for why a living parent should not be appointed. The petition must be signed under penalty of perjury and verified by the petitioner. F.C.A; § 661. S.C.P.A. §§ 1704, 1726. www.FormsWorkflow.com