Get ON GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR

Application costs for guardianships may range from $1000 to $2500, depending on whether the potential ward or another family member contests the application. Applications are available from the local county surrogate's courthouse and when completed and notarized, are returned to the courthouse with a filing fee.

In New York State, there are two separate types of guardianships – Mental Hygiene Law Article 17A guardianships and Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 guardianships. While the concept of guardianship may seem straightforward, it is important to understand the differences between the two types.

In New York State, there are two separate types of guardianships – Mental Hygiene Law Article 17A guardianships and Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 guardianships. While the concept of guardianship may seem straightforward, it is important to understand the differences between the two types.

To obtain guardianship of a child, a person must file a petition in court. A petition is a legal form that allows a person to ask the court for something. Any person 18 years old or older can file a petition in court to become a guardian.

Legal guardianship means a court grants someone other than a biological parent the right to care for a minor. Custody (most often) generally describes a parent caring for his or her own child.

If the parents are alive and unable to come to court, Form 6-4 Waiver of Process, Renunciation or Consent to Guardianship should be completed by the parent(s). This form should be signed and notarized. Proposed Guardian should also bring proof of identification, preferably a picture ID, and proof of residence.

The duties of a guardian are like your duties as a parent. However, if your child is in a legal guardian's care, they aren't considered the guardian's child. Instead, your child would be their ward.

Guardianship Salary in Illinois Annual SalaryMonthly PayTop Earners$89,941$7,49575th Percentile$61,862$5,155Average$53,032$4,41925th Percentile$33,782$2,815