California Probate Code ARTICLE 2 - Appointment of Guardian Generally

• Section 1510.
  (a) A relative or other person on behalf of the minor, or the minor if 12 years of age or older, may file a petition for...
• Section 1510.1.
  (a) (1) With the consent of the proposed ward, the court may appoint a guardian of the person for an unmarried individual who is 18 years of...
• Section 1511.
  (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (f) and (g), at least 15 days before the hearing on the petition for the appointment of a guardian, notice...
• Section 1512.
  Within 10 days after the petitioner in the guardianship proceeding becomes aware of any proceeding not disclosed in the guardianship petition affecting the custody of...
• Section 1513.
  (a) Unless waived by the court, a court investigator, probation officer, or domestic relations investigator shall make an investigation and file with the court a report...
• Section 1513.1.
  (a) Each court or county shall assess (1) the parent, parents, or other person charged with the support and maintenance of the ward or proposed ward,...
• Section 1513.2.
  (a) To the extent resources are available, the court shall implement procedures, as described in this section, to ensure that every guardian annually completes and returns...
• Section 1514.
  (a) Upon hearing of the petition, if it appears necessary or convenient, the court may appoint a guardian of the person or estate of the proposed...
• Section 1514.5.
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except provisions of law governing the retention and storage of data, a family law court shall, upon request from...
• Section 1515.
  Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, no guardian of the person may be appointed for a minor who is married or whose marriage has...
• Section 1516.
  (a) In each case involving a petition for guardianship of the person, the petitioner shall deliver pursuant to Section 1215 a notice of the hearing and...
• Section 1516.5.
  (a) A proceeding to have a child declared free from the custody and control of one or both parents may be brought in accordance with the...
• Section 1517.
  (a) This part does not apply to guardianships resulting from the selection and implementation of a permanent plan pursuant to Section 366.26 of the Welfare and...

Last modified: October 22, 2018