The Illinois Affidavit of Petitioning Guardian of the Person for a Minor Child is a legal document that is used in the State of Illinois when a person wishes to become the legal guardian of a minor child. The affidavit is used to provide evidence of the petitioner’s qualifications and intentions to serve as the guardian of the minor child. The affidavit is typically submitted with the court petition for guardianship. There are two types of Illinois Affidavit of Petitioning Guardian of the Person for a Minor Child: the Temporary Affidavit and the Permanent Affidavit. The Temporary Affidavit is used when a temporary guardianship is requested, and the Permanent Affidavit is used when a permanent guardianship is requested. The Illinois Affidavit of Petitioning Guardian of the Person for a Minor Child must be completed and signed by the petitioner, and must include information that verifies the petitioner’s relationship to the minor child, the petitioner’s qualifications to serve as a guardian, and the petitioner’s intentions and plans for the minor child’s care. The affidavit must also include a detailed list of assets and liabilities of the minor child. The signature of the petitioner must be notarized.