

If you are applying for permanent guardianship, a court date will be set for you, typically within 30 days from the date of filing. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center (formerly the Children’s Court Center), 10201 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.Ĥ. On the day of your scheduled appointment, bring the completed forms to Room 1601 (Court Administration) of the Vel R. State that you would like an appointment to file for guardianship of a minor and that you are not represented by an attorney.ģ. Call the Children’s Court for an appointment at 41. If you do not have an attorney representing you, it is very important that you read the forms and the laws referenced in the forms carefully.Ģ. Keep all court documents and orders you have for the child together and in a safe place.

If you are applying for guardianship because the child involved has been abused or neglected and a court has previously determined that the child has been abused or neglected, please have these court orders ready to show the judge assigned to your guardianship case. Some counties may also have county specific forms, so you should check with the county clerk’s office to see if there are any additional forms that you need to file.Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Affidavit ( Form GF-150).Statement by Proposed Guardian ( Form JN-1514).Petition for Appointment of Guardian (Full/Limited/Temporary/Emergency Guardianship) ( Form JN-1501 if the child is Native American, use Form IW-1501) Notice of Hearing ( Form JD-1724 if the child is Native American, use Form IW-1724).Boarding Schools and the History of ICWA.Guardianship of a Minor in Wisconsin by County.Filing for Legal Guardianship of a Minor in Milwaukee County.
