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How to become a guardian

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How to become a guardian

 
Select a step to get instructions and forms.

1. Start a guardianship case
        Fill out and file papers to ask to be a guardian. You will get a court date.
      

2. Notify family members
        Let the child's parents and other close relatives know about your request by having a copy of court papers given to them. This is called giving notice.
      

3. Investigation
        The court will appoint someone to do an investigation, meet with you, and check your background. The investigator will write a report for the judge.
      

4. Prepare for and go to your court date
        Prepare for and go to your court date. The judge will make a decision.
      

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Petition (CR-9) (if applicable) plus five (5) copies (6 total). 

The CR-9 is only used for 1203.3/17 PC requests, or for 1203.4 PC requests if the case is still on probation.


 	**If you are filing for relief as a Fire Crew Member (PC 1203.4b), you must submit an additional copy of each document (original plus six (6) copies, [7 total]).

Two-hole punch all documents at the top.
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope*
If you are not asking to waive the administrative costs, include a check made out to "Sacramento Superior Court," or
 	complete the Credit Card Authorization form. The court also accepts money orders, cashiers checks, traveler's, and cash.
 	We do not recommend placing cash in the drop box.


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I Filed My Petition for Dismissal - What Now?

Do I have to appear at the hearing?

 	Check the table below to determine if you need to appear at the hearing:

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If you are still on probation for a Misdemeanor case (PC 1203.3).
For misdemeanor cases not on probation, the judge will review your petition ex parte (in your absence) with a "Rule by Date."

All Felony cases. The hearing will be scheduled ninety (90) days after the date of filing.

If filing both felony and misdemeanor charges at the same time, all charges follow the felony path.

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Most forms are published by the Judicial Council and used across the state, but it’s also common for county Superior Courts to have one or two local forms that they require you to use.
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Find your county court to get local forms
Many forms are mandatory, meaning the court will only accept this form if you want to do certain things. Check the bottom left corner of the form, it will say mandatory or optional. If it says optional, you can choose to write your own filing.

If there is no form for what you need to do or you are not required to use one
If there isn’t a form for what you need to do, you will need to write your own court papers, in the right format and follow the court's rules. The California Rules of Court, starting with rule 2.100, tell you what is required for any documents you file with the court. 
Start with "pleading paper." Download a Microsoft Word template for pleading paper. You can also ask your court's Self-Help Center or public law library for a sample or blank pleading paper. 
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You can fill out forms in 3 ways: 

Print them from a website or pick up copies from a court clerk, law library, or public library and fill them out with a pen or typewriter.  

Use a PDF reader to fill them out on a computer. You can then print and file or e-file if your court allows. 

Use an online interview. This means you fill in a webform instead and the software puts a PDF together for you to sign and file. These are free but are only available for some types of forms.

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Use the current version of the form. Forms on this page are always up to date. You can also ask your court clerk or Self-Help Center if your form is the latest version. 
If you use a pen, use blue or black ink and print clearly. 
Fill out the caption - the name, address, phone number, court’s address, parties, and case number at the top of the form.
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If your case involves domestic violence restraining orders, please advise the clerk’s office when making the appointment, and one of the parties will be instructed to call in at the appointment time so that the restraining order is not violated, and the protected person has a safe environment for mediation. Mediation services are non-recommending, which means the mediator does not testify in court or write any recommendation to the court.
Service of Legal Papers
Service is the procedure used to give notice to a person (such as a respondent) of the papers you filed with the court. This notifies the other party of the action and allows the other party to respond to the proceeding if they so choose. Service is completed by delivering a set of court documents to the person to be served.
Who can serve the papers?
You are NOT allowed to personally serve papers in your own case. Any person 18 years or older may serve papers, except the petitioner or respondent in your case. The person can be a friend, relative, or anyone else. You can also hire a professional to serve the papers for you.

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the proposed guardian and any others as prescribed by law. 

What if I Object to the Proposed Guardian or Guardianship?

 	If you feel that the proposed guardian is not the best person to care for the child you have a right to object. You must appear at the hearing on the proposed
 	Guardianship to object and you must also file your objection with the court. Please use this packet to object to the guardian or the guardianship:

Guardianship Objection Packet

How Do I File for Termination of Guardianship?

 	In order to file for termination of guardianship, you must complete and file the
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If you get a Notice
Before your landlord can start an eviction case (unlawful detainer), they must give you a written Notice that tells you why they want to end your lease or rental agreement and how much time you have to do what they ask or move out. A Notice is like a written warning that has a deadline.
 
If you don't do what the Notice says by the deadline, your landlord can start an eviction case in court. Then, they can ask a judge to order you to move out and, possibly, pay the landlord money.

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1. Figure out what the Notice says
There are different types of Notices with different deadlines
Some Notices give you a deadline to pay or fix a problem. If you don't, you must move out by the deadline. These are called Notices to “pay or quit” or “perform covenants or quit.” The word “quit” means move out of the home.
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The person or company filing the eviction lawsuit will be named on the forms as the plaintiff. This is generally the rental property owner. If you don't recognize the name, it could be that a company or person you haven't worked with before owns or manages the place where you live.

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Do nothing
The judge will decide the case without your input and your landlord will probably be able to evict you.
 

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Respond and defend yourself in court
If you think you have a legal reason you shouldn't be evicted, or if you just want the court to hear your side of the story, you can respond by filing an Answer form with the court.

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Move out or try to negotiate with your landlord
You may be able to come to an agreement with your landlord. Even if you choose to negotiate, it's still a good idea to file an Answer with the court to protect your rights.

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You may be able to get help from your court's Self-Help Center, Legal Aid, a local law library, or housing agency.

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Note: For assistance in preparing your restraining order documents for filing with the court, please contact the District Attorney Victim Services Unit in Room 311 of the Hall of Justice Building at the Ventura Government Center or at the Ventura County Family Justice Center located at 3170 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura, CA., 93003.
When filing your documents with the clerk of the court, you will need to present an original and two copies of each form. The original will remain with the court and the copies will be made to look like the originals and returned to you. One copy is for your file and the other is to be served on the other party.

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You don't have to file the Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service now. You need it for the next step.

Serve the forms
Have someone 18 or older mail:
A copy of the filed Request for Dismissal
A copy of the Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service
Your server should then fill out the Proof of Service on page 2 of the original Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service. Make a copy. 

File the Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service
File the original and a copy of the Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service with the clerk’s office. 
Keep the copy of this form for your records, too.
 

After you’ve completed these steps your case is dismissed (closed). You can’t file any more forms in it.

 

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In order to get a court order changing your name or a child’s name, you must file a petition in the Superior Court in the county where you live. You can then use the court order to change the birth certificate, passport, social security card, driver’s license, and other documents.
After you file your petition to change the name, you will get a court hearing. Before your hearing, you will have to post a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation for four consecutive (in a row) weeks, one day per week.
If you are trying to change the name of your child, you will also have to personally serve the other parent at least 30 days prior to the hearing so that he or she has the opportunity  to come to court if he or she doesn’t agree. If both parents agree, they both can sign the petition to change their child’s name.

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Workplace Violence
Under California law (Code of Civil Procedure § 527.8), an employer whose employee has suffered violence or threat of violence at the workplace may seek a temporary restraining order and an injunction prohibiting harassment.
The petitioner must be an employer with standing to bring this action. An employer is defined under section 350(a) of the California Labor Code as, "every person engaged in any business or enterprise in this state that has one or more persons in service under any appointment, contract of hire, or apprenticeship, express or implied, oral or written, irrespective of whether the person is the owner of the business or is operating on a concessionaire or other basis."
Harassment may include, but is not limited to, unlawful violence, or a credible threat of violence construed to have been carried out or has been carried out at the workplace.
The protective order can be enforced by law enforcement agencies after the defendant has been served.
For more information, visit the Workplace Violence page on the California Courts website
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The mediation services discussed below are separate from family law mediation services administered through the court. If you are looking for information on family law mediation, click here.
There are many ways to settle disputes while still reserving your right to go trial.
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TrueFiling™ will automatically attach an electronic proof of service to any documents you electronically file (e-file).
 
 How do I file motions and other documents with the court? There are two ways to file documents with a court: electronically file (e-file) on the computer or file on paper at the court. Always check with your court to confirm the specific filing requirements and copy requirements in your case. Each court has different rules about paper and electronic filing.
The Court of Appeal requires lawyers and people who have a lawyer to file electronically. If you are self-represented – meaning you do not have a lawyer – then you can choose to file electronically or file on paper.
If filing electronically, the Court of Appeal does not need or require paper copies.
If filing on paper in the Court of Appeal, the original document and proof of service forms are always given to the Court of Appeal. Some courts also require you to file extra copies of the documents.
You should always keep one copy of all documents you file with the court. It’s a good idea to bring or mail an extra copy of the document to the court clerk. You can ask the clerk to stamp “filed” on the extra copy to show that the original was filed, and keep the extra copy as proof.
 

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Get a blank proof of service form APP-009 (mail or in person)
See the instructions sheet for the proof of service form
See detailed proof of service information from the California Courts
Read the California rules of court on proof of service requirements CRC 8.25(a), 8.212(c)(1), and CRC 8.29, 8.212(c)(3).)
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What do these papers mean?
Petition and Summons (forms FL-200 and FL-210)
If you received these forms, someone is asking a judge to determine if they or you are the legal parent of a child (called parentage, or formerly paternity). 
 
If you are a child's legal parent, they may also be asking the judge to make orders about the child's care and support.
 
This page will help you understand what the forms mean and your options for what to do next.

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What these forms tell you

Who is asking
 The person who filed the case is the Petitioner. This is usually the person who gave birth to the child, or someone who wants a court order stating whether or not they are the child's legal parent.
The Petitioner could also be the child or someone who represents the child.

What the other person wants the court to decide