A Petition for Removal of Guardian is filed in the Probate Court by using Form PC-500. The Probate Judge usually requests the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to conduct an Investigation and file a report concerning the parents, the allegations and a recommendation regarding the suitability of the proposed guardian. This can take up…
Removal of Guardianship usually starts with an Application filed in the Probate Court but can also be done in the Family Court if a divorce or other custody action is pending or in the Juvenile Court if DCF is involved. Connecticut child guardianship includes the authority to make major decisions affecting the child’s education, welfare…
Permanent guardianship is one of several dispositions available when a judge in Connecticut Court finds that a child has been abused or neglected. One of these is to transfer guardianship of the child to a suitable and worthy caretaker. The proposed guardian is usually a relative or an individual who has a significant relationship with…
Guardianship of children includes the authority to make major decisions affecting the child’s education, welfare and medical treatment. In Connecticut, birth parents (whether or not married) are automatically the joint guardians of the child. Therefore, both parents have equal rights and responsibilities with respect to the child unless a court decides otherwise. The process…