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New State Law Mandates Training for Proposed Guardians Under this law, every individual nominated to be a guardian of the person or the estate on or after January 1, 2023, must complete training on a variety of topics, and submit a sworn, notarized affidavit of such prior to the final guardianship hearing.

A temporary guardianship form (officially known as Appointment of Short-Term Guardianship) can be used to authorize an informal guardianship without the need for court approval. These forms are designed to appoint a temporary guardian without the need for a court hearing.

Types of Minor Guardianships(Wis. Guardianship transfers the decision-making authority and legal responsibility of the child to the guardian; however, parents' rights are not terminated. Parents may still make decisions regarding any rights not given to the guardian.

The court may appoint a temporary guardian for a child for a period not to exceed 180 days, except that the court may extend this period for good cause shown for one additional 180-day period.

You will need to petition the court to terminate the guardianship. You will need to submit all of the proper forms and call to schedule an appointment. At the appointment, a Wisconsin Staff Attorney will need to review your paperwork and determine if it is legally sufficient.

Temporary Guardianships Temporary guardianship can be ordered for up to 180 days, with the option to extend the temporary guardianship for an additional 180 days with good cause. The court must limit the authority to those acts reasonably related to the need for guardianship.