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Becoming the legal guardian of a child requires filing a petition with the court. The petition is typically filed in the county where the child resides, but the court may permit filing in another county under specific provisions in Kansas law.

In Kansas, a guardian is appointed to make personal and health-related decisions, while a conservator is appointed to make financial decisions.

A guardianship involves making decisions regarding a person's education, medical care and other important matters. A conservatorship involves the management of the person's money and financial affairs.

6.5 The guardian shall exercise all powers and discharge all duties necessary or proper to implement the following provisions: • take charge of the person of the ward, and provide for the ward's care, treatment, habilitation, education, support and maintenance • consider and provide on behalf of the ward necessary or ...

At the outset of filing for a guardianship or conservatorship, each county's district court in Kansas has its own schedule of filing fees. To file a petition for guardianship can cost between $100 and $400 depending on the county where you are required to file.

A court-appointed guardian for a minor has substantial legal duties and responsibilities established in K.S.A. 59-3075. The guardian has custody and control of the child and is responsible for providing for the child's support and maintenance, personal and medical care, education, and overall well-being.

3.18 Standby Guardian or Conservator The court may appoint another person to assume the duties and powers assigned to the guardian or conservator upon the resignation, disability, temporary absence or death of the guardian or conservator.

A guardianship is NOT a termination of parental rights. The parents may rectify the conditions which led to the appointment of the guardian and if the court determines it to be in the best interest of the child to terminate the guardianship, the court may do so.