INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON (Form GC-110(P))

The form discussed in this article can be used to file a California petition regarding appointment of a temporary guardian for a person. This form cannot be used to request a temporary guardian for an estate, which is done using form GC-110. Both forms can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 1: At the top of the form, enter the names of all minor children concerned.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 2: Where indicated, enter the county in which the court is located and its street address.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 3: On line 1, enter the name or names of the persons completing this form.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 4: On line 2, enter your address and telephone number.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 5: If you have a lawyer, check the box on line 3 and provide their name, bar number, firm name (if any), address and telephone number. Providing their fax number and/or email address is optional.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 6: On line 4, check the first statement if you wish to be appointed guardian. Check the second statement if nominating someone else for this position, and provide their name and address below. Check the third statement if you are one of the children involved, are at least 12 years of age, and are expressing your preference.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 7: At the top of the second page and all subsequent pages, enter the names of all children involved and the case number.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 8: On line 5, indicate the relationship of the proposed temporary guardian to the children with a check mark next to the appropriate statement.

California Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Of The Person GC-110(P) Step 9: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.