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Petition for Guardianship of a Minor

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2025

This form is a request to the court to officially appoint a guardian for a minor child. It asks for details about the minor, the adults who currently care for the child, and information about the minor's parents and property.

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This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to legally appoint a guardian for a minor child.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is used to file a Petition for Guardianship of a Minor, which means the person filing is asking the court for the guardianship. The form does not specify who must fill it out, but it is filed with the court. Great care should be taken to fill out all sections accurately. Great care should be taken to fill out all sections accurately.
Does this form cover property?
The form asks if the guardianship is for the person only, the property only, or both the person and the property. It also has a section to list the minor's income, money, and assets. Great care should be taken to fill out all sections accurately.
What if the minor's parents are not listed?
The form provides guidance on listing relatives if the minor's parents cannot be listed. It suggests listing the minor's parents, adult siblings, or other close adult relatives. Great care should be taken to fill out all sections accurately.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2025.

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