The Illinois Appearance and Consent Petition for Appointment or Discharge of Guardianship for Minor is a legal document used to appoint or discharge a guardian for a minor. This document is used when a minor is involved in a court action, the minor's parents or guardians cannot be present for the action, or the minor must be represented by a guardian. The petition must be signed by the minor's parent or guardian and must state the name, address, and age of the minor, the relationship of the person signing to the minor, and the reason why guardianship is needed. There are two types of Illinois Appearance and Consent Petition for Appointment or Discharge of Guardianship for Minor: 1. Appointment Petition: This petition is used when an individual is seeking to be appointed as the guardian of a minor. 2. Discharge Petition: This petition is used when an individual is seeking to be discharged as the guardian of a minor.