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See Also: Connecticut Law About Representing Minors

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Connecticut Public Acts

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch:

  • Guardian - Definition (Common Legal Words)

Connecticut Probate Court:

  • Guardians of Minors User Guide

Research guides prepared by the Connecticut Judicial Branch law librarians:

  • Guardianship in Connecticut

Introduction to Types of Guardianship

Sec. 1 - Parents as Guardians

Sec. 2 - Temporary Guardians

Sec. 3 - Standby Guardians

Sec. 4 - Guardians, Coguardians, and Permanent Guardians Appointed by the Courts

Sec. 5 - Guardian of the Estate of a Minor

Sec. 6 - Testamentary Guardian or Guardian Designated by Parent in Event of Parent's Death

Sec. 7 - Guardians of Intellectually Disabled Adults

Sec. 8 - Jurisdiction of the Courts Over Guardianship

Sec. 9 - Rights and Duties of a Guardian

Sec. 10 - Appointment of Guardians

Sec. 11 - Child's or Respondent's Wishes

Sec. 12 - Termination of Guardianship

 
  • 2024 Acts Affecting Children (Office of Legislative Research)
  • 2022 Acts Affecting Children (Office of Legislative Research)

Connecticut General Statutes

  • Chapter 802h. Protected persons and their property
  • Chapter 815j. Dissolution of marriage, legal separation and annulment

Connecticut Juvenile Court Forms

  • JD-JM-203 - Motion Permanent Legal Guardianship
  • More Juvenile Court Forms...

Connecticut Probate Court Forms

  • PC-500. Application/Removal of Guardian
  • PC-501. Application for Immediate Temporary Custody
  • PC-502. Application for Temporary Custody
  • PC-503. Application/Appointment of Guardian of the Estate
  • PC-504. Application/Appointment of Temporary Guardian
  • More Probate Court Forms...

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