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GDN M 102

Minor Guardianship Petition

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2026

This form is used to ask the court to appoint a guardian for a child under the age of 18. It asks for information about the children, who is filing the petition, who is being asked to be the guardian, and why a guardian is needed.

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This form is used when a person needs the court to appoint a guardian for a child under 18, especially if the parents are not able or willing to care for the child.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this petition?
A child or any interested party can file this petition with the court.
What other forms are needed with this petition?
The form suggests using it with a Notice of Hearing (GDN M 101), Summons (GDN M 001), and a Declaration explaining the reasons (GDN M 103).
Does this form require a lawyer?
The form asks if the children have a lawyer, but it does not state that filing requires legal representation.

Revision history

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

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