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IW-1501

Petition For Appointment of Guardian (Full/Limited/Temporary Guardianship) (48.9795, Wis. Stats.) ICWA

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form is used to ask the court to appoint a guardian for a child, which can be full, limited, or temporary. It asks for information about the child's parents, tribal connections, and who is being nominated to be the guardian.

The court describes it as: Petition For Appointment of Guardian (Full/Limited/Temporary Guardianship) (48.9795, Wis. Stats.) ICWA

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to appoint a guardian for a child, especially when the child is involved under the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The petitioner fills out this form, which is the person asking the court for the appointment of a guardian.
Does this form require filing fees?
The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What kind of guardianship can be requested?
You can request a full, limited, or temporary guardianship through this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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