GUARDIANSHIP OVER MINOR PERSON ONLY (PROBATE)

1. ENDING GUARDIANSHIP (Before Guardian Appointed)

1.1. Consent

1.2. Objection

1.2.1. Necessary

1.2.1.1. Parental Fitness

1.2.1.1.1. Both Parents Fit

1.2.1.1.2. Both Unfit

1.2.2. Best Interests

2. Guardianship v. Adoption

3. Guardianship v. Family Law

4. Adoption / Termination of Parental Rights

4.1. Guardianship 2+ Years

4.1.1. Yes

4.1.2. No

4.1.2.1. NO ADOPTION

5. ENDING GUARDIANSHIP (After Guardian Appointed)

5.1. Petition to Terminate

5.1.1. Interested Party File Petition

5.1.2. Contested

5.1.3. Evidentiary Hearing

5.1.4. De Facto Parent FC 3041

5.1.4.1. NO

5.1.4.2. YES

5.1.5. Best Interests

5.1.6. Burden of Proof / Legal Standard

5.1.6.1. Original Consent

5.1.6.2. PF 3041 met

5.1.6.3. POE

5.1.6.4. CC

5.2. Consent to Terminate Guardianship

5.2.1. Stipulated Visitation Agreement

5.3. Operation of Law (i.e. 18, marry, die)

5.4. Family Law Petition - CA

5.4.1. Father

5.4.2. Grandmother

5.4.3. Sibling

5.5. Family Law Petition - Out of State

5.6. Federal Law

5.6.1. UCCJAE

5.6.2. Hague

5.6.3. Parental Kidnapping

5.7. Appeal / Writ

5.8. Removal of Guardian

5.9. WIC Referall

6. Guardianship v. Dependency

6.1. CPS Referral

6.1.1. YES

6.1.1.1. Dependency Petition Filed

6.1.1.1.1. YES

6.1.1.1.2. NO

6.1.2. NO

6.1.2.1. WIC 300 / Investigation