The Alaska Notice of Guardianship Hearing to Absent Parent is a legal document issued by the court to inform an absent parent of a guardianship hearing. This document notifies the absent parent of the date, time, and location of the hearing, as well as the guardianship issue that will be discussed. The Notice of Guardianship Hearing to Absent Parent also informs the parent of the rights and responsibilities associated with the hearing. There are two types of Alaska Notice of Guardianship Hearing to Absent Parents: the Temporary Guardianship Hearing Notice and the Permanent Guardianship Hearing Notice. The Temporary Guardianship Hearing Notice is issued when the court is considering granting temporary guardianship of a minor to another person. The Permanent Guardianship Hearing Notice is issued when the court is considering granting permanent guardianship of a minor to another person.