The Illinois Petition for Appointment of Guardian(s) for Minor(s) is a legal document used to request that the court appoint a guardian for a minor child. This document can be used by either the parents of the minor child, or by another individual who is seeking guardianship of the minor child. There are two types of Illinois Petition for Appointment of Guardian(s) for Minor(s): 1) Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian(s) for Minor(s) and 2) Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian(s) for Minor(s). The Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian is used to appoint a guardian for a period of time until a permanent guardian can be appointed. The Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian is used to appoint a guardian for an extended period of time or until the minor child turns 18. Both of these petitions require the petitioner to provide detailed information about the minor child, the proposed guardian, and the reasons why guardianship is needed. The petitioner must also submit supporting documentation to the court to prove that guardianship is in the best interest of the minor child.