The Guardianship Book for California: How to Become a Child's Legal Guardian

Become a legal guardian and make the biggest difference in a child's life!

Thousands of children in California need legal guardians because their parents have died, abandoned them, or are otherwise unable to care for them. The Guardianship Book for California provides the step-by-step instructions caring adults need to obtain a legal guardianship -- without paying a lawyer.

Learn how to:

decide whether to obtain a legal guardianship

find out if you are eligible to enroll a minor in school and make medical decisions without becoming a legal guardian

use alternate forms if a legal guardianship is not practical

obtain a guardianship for finances or for personal and physical care of a minor, or both

prepare, file and have guardianship papers served

appear before a judge

obtain a temporary guardianship in an urgent situation

deal with institutions and agencies -- with or without a guardianship -- schools, medical facilities, insurance companies, public assistance agencies, and more

end a guardianship


The 8th edition is completely updated with the latest laws, and includes all the necessary forms and instructions for becoming a legal guardian in California. Nolo has dozens of products created just for California residents.