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GDN M 702

Standby Minor Guardianship Petition

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2026

This form is used to ask the court to appoint a standby guardian for a child under age 18. It is used when a parent might not be able or willing to care for the child in the next two years.

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This form is used when a parent or standby guardian files a petition to ask the court to appoint a standby guardian for a child under 18.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this petition?
A parent or a standby guardian may file this petition.
What other forms are needed with this petition?
The form suggests using it with the Notice of Hearing about Standby Minor Guardianship Petition (form GDN M 701) and Reasons for Minor Guardianship (form GDN M 103).
Does this form require a fee?
The form indicates a section for 'No Fee 22,' but it does not state if a fee is required.

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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