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In Indiana, guardianship may be extended beyond age 18 if it is in the best interest of the protected person and can last until the individual turns twenty-two years of age. Furthermore, when temporary guardianship powers expire, a new petition for permanent guardianship must be filed.

There are different types of guardianships in Indiana including limited guardianship, guardian ad litem, veterans administration guardianship, temporary guardianship, and de facto guardianship.

You make decisions regarding the care, control and physical custody of the child. You are responsible for the educational and social needs of the child. You may decide where you and the child live and can move in and out of Indiana without DCS involvement.

The parties may request the guardianship to continue for any period or until the protected person turns twenty-two years of age, if it is in the best interest of the protected person.

VASIA Programs In 2023, we awarded $1.3 million in matching funding to 20 volunteer-based guardianship programs, serving 52 counties. These VASIA programs currently assist over 800 vulnerable adults in Indiana who do not otherwise have suitable family or others to provide for their care.

If the temporary guardianship powers have expired by operation of law (i.e., 90 days has expired), Indiana Office of Court Services advises courts that the proper practice requires a new petition for temporary guardianship or a petition for a permanent guardianship be filed resulting in a new case number.