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Correlating with the SJ (sensing?judging) Myers?Briggs types, the Guardian temperament comprises the following role variants (listed with their correlating Myers?Briggs types): Inspector (ISTJ), Protector (ISFJ), Provider (ESFJ), and Supervisor (ESTJ).

Two people can petition to be co-guardians of a minor, and a parent can join a petition to be a co-guardian along with a non-parent. A minor who is age 14 or older can also petition the court for appointment of a guardian on their behalf. The court will prioritize the potential guardian nominated by the minor child.

In Maine, a guardian for an adult may be appointed by a Probate Court for an adult who is: Unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate informed decisions to such an extent that the individual lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care.

Under Maine law, the legal guardian of a minor ?has the duties and responsibilities of a parent regarding the minor's support, care, education, health, and welfare.? The child's parents remain their child's legal parents?their rights are not terminated but are mostly suspended.

The court can assign a FULL or LIMITED guardianship. Under Full Guardianship, a guardian has decision-making control over all areas of an individual's life. Under a Limited Guardianship, a guardian has control over some but not all areas of an individual's life.

You will need to get and complete several forms. Go to the Probate Court office in the county where the child lives. Explain to the clerk that you want to petition for guardianship of a minor child. They will give you the forms you need.