Who can petition the court for a guardianship?

In Ohio, any adult who is related to the minor, or any unrelated individual or organization who has the best interests of the minor in mind, can petition the court for a guardianship. The petitioner must file a petition with the county probate court, and must have a valid reason for wanting to be the guardian of the minor. In addition, the petition must include the residence, age, and health of the minor for whom guardianship is being requested, the residence and relationship of the petitioner to the minor, and a statement that outlines why the petitioner thinks guardianship is necessary. The petition must also include the opinion of the minor’s attorney, if applicable, as well as the opinion of the Social Services Agency. Once the court receives the petition, a hearing will be held to determine if guardianship is in the child’s best interests. The court may also appoint an investigator to evaluate the guardianship situation. The investigator may interview the minor, the petitioner, and anyone else who has knowledge of the minor’s best interests. The investigator will then make a recommendation to the court on whether or not a guardianship is necessary. The court will then decide whether to grant the guardianship and appoint the petitioner as the minor’s guardian.

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