Petition For Appointment of Guardian for Child without a Living Parent (48.831, Wis. Stats.)

This form is a request to the court to officially appoint a guardian for a child who does not have a living parent. It asks for information about the child, the parents, and the person or agency being suggested to take on guardianship.

The court describes it as: Petition to the court to appoint a guardian for a child without a living parent.

Official instructions

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

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The form is filled out by the petitioner, who is the person or group asking the court to appoint the guardian.

What does this form ask for?

It asks for details about the child, the parents, and the proposed guardian, as well as the reason for needing a guardian.

Does this form require a fee?

The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect December 3, 2024.

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