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  • Getting Started
  • Exploring Options
  • Supported Decision Making
    • What is a SDM Agreement?
    • Benefits of Supported Decision Making
    • SDM and Other Options
    • Drafting A SDM Agreement
    • Before You Draft
    • After You Draft
  • Aging Out of Foster Care

File Your Petition

Follow the steps below and then click Next at the bottom of the page

Petition Filing Checklist


Review this checklist to make sure that you have all of the information needed to file your petition.
Clicking on the links below will open up a new browser tab with that information​​
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  1. ​Application for Appointment as Guardian Advocate (a separate form is needed for each guardian advocate)
  2. Petition for Appointment of Guardian Advocate of the Person
  3. Oath of Guardian Advocate, Designation of Resident Agent and Acceptance (a separate form is needed for each guardian advocate)
  4. Order Appointing Guardian Advocate of the Person Only
  5. Letters of Guardian Advocate of the Person Only
  6. ​You have a plan to handle the Petition Filing Fee
  7. County-specific forms and processes


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  • Getting Started
  • Exploring Options
  • Supported Decision Making
    • What is a SDM Agreement?
    • Benefits of Supported Decision Making
    • SDM and Other Options
    • Drafting A SDM Agreement
    • Before You Draft
    • After You Draft
  • Aging Out of Foster Care