An Illinois Order Appointing Guardian For a Minor is a court order that appoints an individual to act as a legal guardian for a minor. This order is typically issued by a court in order to ensure that the minor's interests are protected and their well-being is provided for. There are two types of Illinois Order Appointing Guardian For a Minor: Temporary Guardianship and Permanent Guardianship. A Temporary Guardianship is a court order that provides for an individual to serve as a temporary guardian for a minor for a period of time, typically a few months or less. The temporary guardianship can be used to provide care, protection, and decision-making authority for the minor in the event that the minor's parents are unable to provide these services. A Permanent Guardianship is a court order that appoints an individual to serve as the guardian of a minor on a permanent basis. This type of guardianship is typically used when the parents of the minor are unable or unwilling to provide care and protection for the minor. The guardian is granted full authority to act in the best interest of the minor and to provide care, protection, and decision-making authority for the minor as if they were the minor's parent or legal guardian. In both types of guardianship, the court must approve the guardian and ensure that the guardian is fit and qualified to act as the minor's legal guardian. The court must also consider the wishes of the minor's parents and any other relevant factors before issuing an Illinois Order Appointing Guardian For a Minor.