Unrepresented Trial Court (Guam Supreme Court) Forms Application for Guardianship – Applicant is a parent: www.guamsupremecourt.com/Forms/images/SRLGuardianshipPetitioner IsParent12114.pdf Application for Guardianship – Applicant is not a parent: www.guamsupremecourt.com/Forms/images/SRLGuardianshipPetition NotParent12114.pdf Please note that the proposed guardian(s) should normally attend the guardianship hearing. Adult Protective Services (APS), which are part of the senior department Facebook: www.facebook.com/guamdphss Ministry of Seniors Forms: www.govguamdocs.com/dphss/index_dphss APS Reference Form: Child Protection Services www.govguamdocs.com/dphss/docs/SeniorCitizens/APSFY-2015_ReferralForm_fse.pdf (CPS): No website – Contact by phone: 475-2672 / 2653 Transfer form: www.govguamdocs.com/dphss/docs/BureauOfSocialServicesAdministration/ ChildAbuseNeglectReferral_PartI.pdf The guardian is responsible for meeting the person`s medical and psychological needs (guardianship of the person), protecting the person`s finances, and helping them manage their day-to-day financial affairs (guardianship of the estate). This is the case when the custody of a minor is entrusted to an adult who is not the parent of the minor. Accordingly, the guardian is legally vested with the power and duty to care for the minor. Many parents entrust guardianship of their child to a family member so that the child can be covered by the guardian`s health insurance or to allow the child to enroll in another school district. Any parent considering transferring guardianship of their child to another person should remember that guardianship is custody. So if you give guardianship of your child to someone else, you hand over custody to the guardian. As a parent, you have legally lost custody and control of your child. A guardian could technically leave Guam and take your child with them without your permission. You should therefore carefully consider the reason for the guardianship and ensure that you fully trust the proposed guardian(s). This brochure is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. You should discuss the details of your situation with a reputable lawyer before taking legal action. Neither this site nor any person associated with this website can be held responsible for the use to be made of the information contained in this document or for any decision made on the basis of the information provided in this document.
Once the petition is submitted, the matter will be scheduled for a hearing. The proposed guardian(s) and the adult with a disability must attend the hearing, unless very special circumstances prevent the person with a disability from attending. In some cases, the Public Guardian of Guam can assist you in obtaining guardianship from an adult free of charge. To discuss this possibility, you can reach her at 475-3173. Self-represented parties guamselfhelp.org guardianship of a disabled adult (plaintiff parent): www.lawhelp.org/gu/resource/guardianship-of-a-disabled-adult-parent-petit Keep in mind, however, that there is no guarantee that the court will give you what you are asking for. Your chances are always better with a lawyer who can advise you and help you make a decision. And if your situation is even slightly different from that of the interview, then the legal documents you receive are not suitable for you. Only a lawyer can handle different situations and adapt whenever you want to change something. Attorneys` fees are $1,200 and court costs are $320, for a total of $1,520*. This includes preparing the necessary court documents, preparing the first inventory, and a court hearing. Notary fees are extra. If additional services are required or if more than one hearing is required, an additional fee of $250 per hour will be charged.
* There is a 3 1/2% processing fee when using a credit card and a $15 processing fee when money is transferred to our escrow account. Veterans gvao.guam.gov/ VA Pacific Islands Health Care System: www.hawaii.va.gov/locations/Agana_Heights_Guam.asp Guam Veterinary Center: www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=767&dnum=All Interactive interviews can help you prepare your own legal documents and give you instructions on how to file them in court. If you choose the right interview and follow all the instructions, you should be able to prepare your documents and submit them to the court yourself. You can do all this without a lawyer and you don`t need legal training to use these interviews. Self-represented lawyers in Guam www.guamselfhelp.org interactive interviews: Guardianship of a child (applicant parent): www.lawhelp.org/gu/resource/guardianship-of-a-child-parent Guardianship of a child (guardian): www.lawhelp.org/gu/resource/guardianship-of-a-child-guardian If both parents accept guardianship, the lawyer`s fee is $895*. This includes preparing documents and a court hearing. Fortunately, the Supreme Court does not charge fees for cases involving minors. If a parent disagrees with the guardianship, you must meet with me to discuss the situation and costs. The proposed guardian must submit an application for guardianship over a person with a disability, explaining the need for guardianship. The petition must include a letter from a physician examining the disability and the fact that because of the disability, the person is “unable to properly manage and care for their property without assistance, and for this reason is likely to be deceived or forced by clever or design people.” In addition, an inventory of the person`s property, debts and sources of income must be submitted to the court. If the guardianship is approved, the guardian must submit an annual statement of income received and the various invoices paid on behalf of the person with a disability.