Guardianship
The Guardianship Practice Group protects the rights of low-income minor children whose parents are unable to care for them by supporting other adult family members, foster parent, friends, and/or other non-parent with applying for guardianship.
Who Can Be a Guardian?
A legal guardian of a child is an adult who has been court-appointed to be legally responsible for the care, welfare, and decision-making for that child.
What We Do:
The Guardianship Practice Group provides free legal
services in the following areas: conducts regular guardianship clinics for self-represented persons interested in learning about the guardianship process.
The Team also assists self-represented persons with:
- Preparing and submitting guardianship
petitions - Guardianship objections
- Terminating guardianships
- Visitation requests
- Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJS))
Central California Legal Services does not assist
individuals with obtaining Guardianship of the Estate.
Find Guardianship resources at: California Courts Self-Help Guide – Probate Guardianships
Three ways to get Help
If you have a short deadline or have any questions, please call (559) 570-1200 or (800) 675-8001 for assistance.
