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• Alternatives to Guardianships for Adults

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  When a person has significant problems managing financial affairs or personal care, guardianship may be considered. Guardianship should be viewed as an option of last resort, however, because it can be costly (involves going to court) and it deprives an adult of very significant personal rights. This publication provides general information about alternatives to guardianship.#3302EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Questions and Answers on Guardianship

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  A guardian is a person appointed by a court to manage the affairs of a person who is incapacitated. This publication provides general information about how and when a guardian should be appointed. #3300EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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• File a Minor Guardianship Petition

  Court Forms & Procedure,Know Your Rights

  If you need short-term guardianship orders for the child or a guardianship order right away, use our File an Emergency Minor Guardianship Petition packet instead of these instructions. If you want both short- and long-term orders, get both sets of forms. You can file an emergency minor guardianship case and a regular Minor Guardianship at the same time. #4410EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Quick Facts: Alternatives to Guardianship

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  Read about the options short of guardianship for helping an adult who faces real risk of harm due to their incapacity. #3305EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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• File an Emergency Minor Guardianship Petition

  Court Forms & Procedure,Know Your Rights

  Use these forms if you need short-term guardianship orders for the child or a guardianship order right away. If you do not, use our File a Minor Guardianship Petition packet instead. If you want both short-term and long-term orders, get both sets of forms. You can file both cases at the same time. #4412EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Minor Guardianship of Native American Children

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  When someone who isn't a parent wants to get legal custody or guardianship of Indian children, special laws and procedures apply. #4416EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• If you are a parent in a minor guardianship case, you can ask for a lawyer.

  Court Forms & Procedure,Know Your Rights

  If you are served with minor guardianship papers over your child, you can ask the court to appoint you a lawyer at public expense. Learn more and get the forms and instructions for filling them out and filing them. #4404EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Non-Parent Custody is Changing to Minor Guardianship

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  Washington state's non-parent custody law is ending in 2021 and a new court procedure will be taking its place. Read a brief overview here. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making Agreements (SDM)

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  Learn more about this alternative to guardianship that helps people with disabilities without limiting their rights. #3306EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Russian / Pусский

• I am age 12 – 16. What are my rights in a minor guardianship case?

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  If you are a teen and someone has filed to have a court appoint a guardian for you, read this to find out what your rights are. #4402EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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• New Minor Guardianship Law Effective January 1, 2021 RCW 11.130 FAQs

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  Read this for an overview of the new minor guardianship (guardianship of a child) law. Content Detail

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  Administrative Office of the Courts

• Instructions for Filing to End a Guardianship or Nonparent Custody Order to Get Your Children Back

  Court Forms & Procedure,Know Your Rights

  You can file a Petition to Terminate or Change Non-Parent Custody Order case to ask the court to return custody of your child to you. #3127EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• What You Should Know about Estate Planning Documents

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  An overview of estate planning documents like wills, powers of attorney, living wills and guardianship. Content Detail

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  SOUND Generations

• Change a nonparent custody order to get your children back

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  Read this if you are a parent who lost custody of your child in a Nonparent Custody case or minor guardianship case filed in Washington State. #3151EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• What Happens to My Kids if I am Sick or Die?

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  If you are a single parent, you may worry who will care for your kids if something happens to you. This explains your options. You should also talk to a lawyer. #3115EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program

  1104 Main St., Plaza One Vancouver, WA 98660

  (360) 695-5313

  http://www.ccvlp.org/

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