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Any person who is concerned about another person's welfare and ability to manage personal affairs and assets may file a petition in the Probate Court (in the county where the person in need of a guardian or conservator lives) asking the court to appoint a guardian, a conservator, or both.

Are there different types of Guardianship? Yes, in Maine there are two types: full or limited Guardianship. The type of Guardianship that the court will choose is based on the request for Guardianship, your mental state and your specific needs.

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.

Legal guardianship means a court grants someone other than a biological parent the right to care for a minor. Custody (most often) generally describes a parent caring for his or her own child. Guardianship does not always grant custody or definitively mean a biological parent's custody is revoked.

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.

Selecting a guardian is an important task. People with ties to the ward are often proposed guardians. These people include: A person designated by the ward, in a directive or power of attorney, to handle the ward's affairs before the period of incapacity.