In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Minor Guardianship Without a Conservator
Step Two: File the Papers at the Court
Complete the following tasks -
- Locate the Correct Courthouse. Paperwork should be filed with the Juvenile Court in your county, or at Superior Court if a Juvenile Court does not exist. Call to confirm the filing location before traveling to the courthouse.
- File the Correct Forms. Bring ALL copies and the originals to the courthouse. The Clerk will stamp all documents and return the copies to you for your files and service.
- Juvenile Guardianship Information Sheet
- Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor
- Affidavit of the Person to be Appointed Guardian
- Consent of the Mother (if applicable)
- Consent of the Father (if applicable)
- Fingerprint Card (if obtained in time)
- Pay Fees. Pay the required fees of the court or, if you cannot afford the filing or service fees, you may request a fee waiver or deferral. Requests must be made at filing.
Resources:
Arizona Revised Statute § 14-5106