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Once the case is filed, it usually takes from 14 days to two months for a decision to be reached by the court. The fact that a temporary guardian may have been appointed does not determine whether a permanent guardian will be appointed.
INITIATING THE LEGAL PROCESS. Guardianship is a court-created responsibility. In order for a guardian to be appointed, a petition must be filed in the court by an "interested person". The petition includes basic information, such as the name, date of birth and address of the person alleged to be in need of guardianship ...
Although an individual seeking guardianship for another may do so without the use of an attorney, the advice of legal counsel may be beneficial.
Once the case is filed, it usually takes from 14 days to two months for a decision to be reached by the court. The fact that a temporary guardian may have been appointed does not determine whether a permanent guardian will be appointed.
If you want to change or end a guardianship, you will have to file a petition with the court where the guardianship started. You must be the person who is subject to guardianship, a family member, or some other interested person. This means the guardianship has to affect you in some way.
Be Specific and Detailed A good declaration is specific and detailed, focusing on the facts of the situation or event. Avoid general statements or opinions and instead provide concrete details and evidence to support your statement. Use specific dates, times, and locations to make your statement more credible.
Guardianship in Illinois can be either temporary or permanent depending on factors like the child's age and circumstances. A minor guardianship typically ends when the child turns 18. But a court may order “plenary” guardianship to last indefinitely or until a certain age beyond 18.