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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.

The court may appoint an emergency guardian for an adult without notice and a hearing only if the court finds from an affidavit or testimony that the respondent will be substantially harmed before a hearing on the appointment can be held.

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.

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.

A permanency guardian has all of the powers and duties of a guardian of a minor pursuant to Title 18?C, sections 5?207 and 5?208. A permanency guardianship terminates upon the minor's death, adoption or attainment of majority or as ordered by the court pursuant to this section.

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.