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You should file your case with the district court in the county where the minor (Respondent) lives, or where the minor can be found. To find the correct district court, search Courts by County. If it is Denver, you will need to file your case in the Denver Probate Court.
The duration of a guardianship will depend on several factors, including the age and health of the ward. In general, guardianships for minors come to an end when minors turn 18. For vulnerable or incapacitated adults, guardianships can last until death or until the court terminates the legal relationship.
Determine whether you meet the requirements to replace the guardian. ... Determine what information you need before you file your case. ... Determine where to file your case. ... Fill out the paperwork to start your case. ... Give notice to the Ward and other interested persons. ... Determine what you need after you become the guardian.
But, in general, the main differences between the two are who can take on each role, that person's main responsibilities and the length of the arrangement. As we've covered, custody is granted to parents or to someone with a parent-like relationship to a child; guardianship is appointed to someone other than a parent.
A guardianship is an exclusive power, so it takes away the parent's rights to make decisions for the child and gives that authority to the guardian, within the scope of the guardianship order, until the guardianship is modified or terminated. Guardianship does not terminate the parent's parental rights.
The court will name a guardian for an adult only if the court decides that the adult needs a guardian. The court will need to decide that the adult is not able to care for themselves or make their own decisions without help.
If you are requesting a temporary guardianship or long term guardianship it will likely be about 6 weeks after filing. 3. Service on Ward: You will have to have the ?ward? (the person who is being protected) served with the paperwork.