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No, only the Family Court can appoint a guardian for a minor. A minor is an individual under the age of 18. Only the Probate Court can appoint a guardian for an adult.

A temporary guardianship without court is an arrangement where a guardian has the authority to care for someone else's child, usually on an interim basis. This type of guardianship does not involve going to court and can be arranged with or without the consent of the parents.

You must be at least 21 years old to be the guardian for an adult. You can ask the court to name you as the guardian, or you can ask the court to name someone else who is at least 21 years old. You can be the guardian for an adult who lives in Colorado even if you live in another state.

Temporary guardianships: In effect for 6 months or less, temporary guardianships are often used when a current guardian needs to be replaced because (s)he is not promoting the ward's best interests. In these situations, the courts will name a temporary guardian.

A guardianship is an exclusive power, so it takes away the parent's rights to make decisions for the child and gives that authority to the guardian, within the scope of the guardianship order, until the guardianship is modified or terminated. Guardianship does not terminate the parent's parental rights.

You must be at least 21 years old to be the guardian for a minor. You can ask the court to name you as the guardian, or you can ask the court to name someone else who is at least 21 years old. You can be the guardian for a minor who lives in Colorado even if you live in another state.