INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION TO FIX RESIDENCE OUTSIDE THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Form GC-085)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a California guardian or conservatee to request that the residence for their minor or conservatee be fixed outside the state. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the California Judicial Branch.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 1: In the first blank box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their state bar number, address and telephone number. If not represented by an attorney, enter your name, address and telephone number. In either case, it is not required that you provide your fax number or email address.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 2: In the second blank box, enter the county in which the court is located, as well as its street address, mailing address, city, zip code and branch name.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 3: Indicate with check marks whether this concerns conservatorship or guardianship of a person or estate. Enter the name of the conservatee or the estate.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the case number, hearing date, department and time.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 5: On line 1a, indicate with a check mark whether the petitioner is a guardian of either a person or an estate.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 6: On line 1b, indicate with a check mark whether the petitioner is the conservator of either a person or an estate.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 7: On line 2, indicate whether your request concerns the residence of a minor or conservatee with a check mark.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 8: On line 2a, enter the physical address of the location you wish to have fixed.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 9: On line 2b, enter the telephone numbers of this location.

Petition To Fix Residence Outside The State Of California GC-085 Step 10: Explain the reason for your out-of-state move on line 3. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.