Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For A Minor {171P-31}

171P-31 - PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR A MINOR. This form is used in the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Lake County, Illinois, to formally request that the court appoint a guardian for a minor child. It is typically filed by a responsible adult, often a relative, who is seeking legal authority to care for the minor’s personal needs, manage their estate, or both. The form collects detailed information about the petitioner, the minor, the minor’s biological parents, and other close relatives. It also requires disclosure of any prior court orders affecting custody or guardianship and outlines the reasons why guardianship is necessary—such as for school enrollment, emergency medical treatment, or overall care. If applicable, the petitioner can also request temporary guardianship. The petitioner must certify under penalty of perjury that all statements are truthful, and the form includes a scheduled case management conference, which the parties must attend. Failure to appear may result in the case being dismissed. www.FormsWorkflow.com