Petition For Appointment Of Guardian For Child Without Living Parent {JG-1705}

JG-1705 - PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR CHILD WITHOUT A LIVING PARENT. This form is used in the State of Wisconsin Circuit Court to petition for the appointment of a guardian for a child who does not have a living parent, as authorized under §48.831 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It applies when a child is determined to be in need of protection or services due to the absence of a living parent, as defined under §48.13(1), Wis. Stats. The petitioner may be a county or state department, a licensed child welfare agency, a relative, someone who has acted as a parent to the child, or a resigning guardian. The petition provides details about the child’s identity, residence, parentage, and any potential tribal affiliations, which may invoke the federal Indian Child Welfare Act. It also includes information about the nominated guardian and whether adoption is in the child’s best interest. §48.831, Wisconsin Statutes. www.FormsWorkflow.com