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For Maricopa County Effective April 24, 2023 Juvenile FeesPetition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor (§12-313A4)$279.00Opposing Petition of Guardianship of a Minor (§12-313C)$279.00Any Person Opposing Contested Petition if No Prior Fee Paid (§12-313C)$204.00Guardianship - Post Judgment$89.008 more rows

Guardianship can only be established by a court order, so to obtain guardianship over a child or adult, you need to file a petition, even if the parent of a child has already consented to grant guardianship. This process is usually carried out in probate court in the county where the prospective ward resides.

Permanent Guardians have the final decision about visitation and contact between child and parent(s), unless the court has made specific orders allowing visitation. An Exception There may be court orders for contact. If the guardian does not follow the orders, a mediation and/or hearing may be set.

In Arizona, ?Consent Guardianship? allows parents to give legal authority over a child to a non-parent adult through their written consent, to become the legal guardian of a child. This method also allows immediate withdrawal of the consent and Guardianship authority.

To become a legal guardian in Arizona, you must file a petition with the court and attend a hearing. At the hearing, you must provide documentation to the court about the case. Only a judge can make someone a legal guardian. It must be shown that it is in the best interest of all parties involved.

If nobody contests the guardianship or the petitioner's appointment, it may only take 1 ? 2 months. If there are complications, it could take 3 ? 4 months.