Temporary guardianship can be granted for up to 180 days and extended to an additional 180 days. Limited guardianship may also be extended. The court may also change a limited, temporary or emergency guardianship. A request for modification, extension of the limited/temporary situation, review/modification of the state of emergency or termination of guardianship must be submitted to request an extension or modification. (Form JN-1540). For more information on post-guardianship procedures, please see our post-guardianship FAQ. 8. Arrive early on the day of court to have time to find a parking space, go through security and locate the courtroom. Bring copies of the petition and all other forms to the hearing. 10. The court will decide whether the child needs a guardian and whether the granting of guardianship is in the best interests of the child for you. The number of hearings needed to make a decision depends on many factors.
The Mediation and Information Service for Lawyers is available for assistance in guardianship matters. Visit their website or call (800-362-9082) for more information. Scroll down to find step-by-step instructions for filing legal guardianship for a minor in every Wisconsin county. Winnebago County provides packages with the required forms in its office. Please contact them to find the required forms. The Oshkosh and Neenah Public Libraries offer free legal advice, visit their website to learn more. Note: Temporary guardianships are valid for 60 days and can be extended for an additional 60 days. An application for an extension of temporary guardianship (GN – 3270) must be submitted to the court before the expiry of the first 60 days.
6. An ad litem guardian (LAG) is appointed to represent the child in court. A LAG is a lawyer who is responsible for determining what is best for the child and working in court for that outcome. The LAG can consider what the child wants, but is not obliged to follow the child`s wishes. You should expect to be contacted by the LAG before your appearance date. He or she will investigate the need for guardianship of the child and report to the court. You are responsible for the guardian`s ad litem fees. You can apply to the court for an application for an exemption from fees due to financial difficulties. There is also a mandatory inventory of the child`s belongings that must be submitted, as well as a $20 fee. 5. After submitting the forms, the Registrar will set a hearing date and inform you of it. If you do not have a lawyer to represent you, it is very important that you carefully read the forms and laws mentioned in the forms.
The law mentioned in the guardianship forms is wisconsin law § 48.9795 Appointment of a guardian of the person for a child. The articles can be found under docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/48.pdf Certification is available at the court clerk`s office if you submit in person. The office prefers that forms be notarized before they come to the office. 4. Bring the completed forms to the Wood County Courthouse at 400 Market Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495. If you need to send something to the court, its mailing address is P.O. Box 8095, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495. Guardianship appointments with the juvenile court prosecutor are not currently being made due to COVID. You can personally pick up the guardianship documents in room 1530 (court clerk`s office) of the Vel R.
Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center (formerly Children`s Court Center), 10201 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 between 10:00 .m a.m. – 15:00 p.m.m. Submit Monday to Friday. They also receive guardianship documents by mail. 3. Sign the forms (if applicable) in the presence of a notary. Some of the forms, such as the ad litem guardian appointment order and the order and notice of hearing, must be completed by the court and do not require your signature. Most banks and some post offices have notaries available to the public. You can also search for a list of notaries in the Yellow Pages or search for a notary by city, address, or zip code on the Wisconsin Secretary of State`s website.
Be sure to call ahead to make sure the notary is available, ask if there is a fee for this service, and bring a government-issued photo ID (state ID card, driver`s license, passport, or military ID card) when you sign the forms. There is a notary at the courthouse. If you do not have a lawyer to represent you, it is very important that you carefully read the forms and laws mentioned in the forms. 2. Call the Wood County Estate Court Registry (715-421-8523). Inform the Registrar that you wish to apply for guardianship of a minor and that you will not be represented by a lawyer. Ask the Registrar if you need to fill out any other forms to file with the Probate Court. The Estate Office has a free set of printed forms available. For more forms, see www.wicourts.gov.
Make an appointment to submit your forms. You should find a notary and sign the forms with the tribal court clerk before your appointment. You can have them notarized in the court offices if you wait to sign them in their presence. 6. DO NOT sign forms that must be notarized prior to your scheduled exam. They sign the forms in the presence of the clerk who is at their disposal as a notary. Bring an official photo ID (state ID card, driver`s license, passport, or military ID card) to your notarized exam. Eau Claire County provides kits with the required forms in the Estates Office Registry.
Guardianship forms cost $3 and include state-mandated forms and forms required by the county. 4. If you are applying for permanent guardianship, you will be given a hearing date, usually within 30 days of the filing date. Temporary guardianship allows for accelerated applications (forty-eight hours). * The new Wisconsin Wis Guardianship Act. Stat. § 48.9795 entered into force on 1st. The current month of August 2020.It made changes to the guardianship process and may change the instructions on this page.* If you are applying for guardianship because the child in question has been abused or neglected and a court has already determined that the child has been abused or neglected, please have these court orders ready to show to the judge assigned to your guardianship case….