Guardianship Clinic
Public Counsel runs a self-help guardianship clinic that assists with legal guardianship petitions for adults caring for children. The clinic also assists with petitions for visitation and termination of guardianship.
What to Bring:
- Copies or digital photos of the following documents/information:
- Birth certificate(s) of the child(ren)
- Social Security number(s) for yourself and the child(ren) (if applicable)
- A form of identification (such as Driver’s License or State Identification Card) for yourself/any proposed guardians
CLINIC HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
–> First Come-First Served
–> Please Note: We can only assist a limited number of litigants each day. We do not provide assistance to litigants with Children’s Court guardianships. We do not provide assistance with guardianship of estate or conservatorship.
If you would like to prepare your own guardianship petition, we have prepared instructions for how you can prepare your paperwork and file at home.
Click here for instructions:
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*The clinic’s full name is the Skadden Arps “Pro Per” Guardianship Clinic. “Pro per” is Latin for “for oneself,” and is used to refer to a person who represents themself in court.
