Ending guardianship of a child

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Ending guardianship of a child

Plenary guardianship does not always last until a child turns 18. A case can be filed to ask the judge to end the guardianship when circumstances change. Learn when plenary guardianship can end, who can ask to end it, and how to start a court case to discharge the guardian.

Ending guardianship of a child basics
Learn when a child's guardianship can end, who can ask the judge to end it, and what happens when a guardian no longer wants to serve.
Intro
Ending guardianship of a child common questions
Get answers about ending a child's guardianship, including who can ask to end it, the court process, and what happens after it ends.
FAQ
Starting a case to end guardianship of a child
This how-to will explain how to ask the judge end a child's guardianship, notify the required people, and prepare for a hearing.
How-To
Minor guardianship discharge
This Easy Form helps you ask the court to end someone's guardianship of a child.
Easy Form