California Form Fj 200 PDF Details

In the intricate realm of family and juvenile law, the California FJ-200 form serves as a crucial instrument for ensuring that minors have appropriate representation in legal matters. This form, officially known as the Application and Order for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem of Minor—Family Law/Juvenile, is designed to facilitate the appointment of a guardian ad litem—a person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in legal proceedings. It covers a broad spectrum of applications, from family law disputes to juvenile cases, excluding dissolution proceedings where different forms are employed. The form requires comprehensive information, including the details of the child involved, the petitioner, respondent, and other parents, as well as specific requests for the appointment of a guardian ad litem. It emphasizes the necessity for the appointed guardian to be fully competent, understand and protect the minor’s rights, and have no conflicting interests. Additionally, it includes provisions for the child’s consent if they are 14 years of age or older, ensuring that older minors have a say in who represents their interests. Through this form, the court is empowered to make an informed decision on whether the appointment of a guardian ad litem is both reasonable and necessary, marking a critical step in safeguarding the welfare and legal rights of minors within California’s legal system.

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FJ-200

 

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, state bar number, and address) or

FOR COURT USE ONLY

 

GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TELEPHONE NO. (Optional):

FAX NO. (Optional):

 

E–MAIL ADDRESS (Optional):

 

 

 

ATTORNEY FOR (Name):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF

 

 

 

STREET ADDRESS:

 

 

 

MAILING ADDRESS:

 

 

 

CITY AND ZIP CODE:

 

 

 

BRANCH NAME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHILD'S NAME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PETITIONER:

 

 

 

RESPONDENT:

 

 

 

OTHER PARENT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF

CASE NUMBERS:

 

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OF MINOR—FAMILY LAW/JUVENILE

JUVENILE:

 

 

 

EX PARTE

FAMILY:

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: This form is for use in juvenile proceedings and family law proceedings with the exception of dissolution proceedings. For appointment of a guardian ad litem in civil proceedings, use Form 982(a)(27). For appointment of a guardian ad litem in probate proceedings, use Form DE-350, GC-100.

1.I (name):

a.

 

attorney for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

 

the minor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

 

parent of the minor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

 

other interested person (specify name and relationship):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.

 

parent of the minor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.

 

other interested person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.

 

minor (answer all that apply to you):

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

My date of birth is (specify):

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

I live with my

 

mother

 

father

 

legal guardian

 

(3)

My mother's name is (specify):

 

 

 

 

 

(4)

My father's name is (specify):

 

 

 

 

am the

other (specify name and relationship): , and her address is:

, and his address is:

(5)

 

I have a legal guardian. My legal guardian's name is (specify):

, and his

 

 

or her address is:

 

 

 

 

The guardianship was established in:

County, case no. (if known):

 

(6)

 

I am a dependent child of the juvenile court of:

County, case no. (if known):

 

(7)

 

I am a ward of the juvenile court of:

County, case no. (if known):

 

 

 

2.I ask the court to appoint the following person as guardian ad litem for the minor (state name, address, and telephone no.):

3.The relationship of the person listed in item 2 to the minor is

a. parent

b. other (specify):

4.Appointment of a guardian ad litem is necessary because (specify):

Attachment 4 (Describe in detail, attach additional pages if necessary).

(Continued on reverse)

Form Approved for Optional Use

Judicial Council of California FJ-200 [New January 1, 2001]

APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF

GUARDIAN AD LITEM OF MINOR—FAMILY LAW/JUVENILE

Civil Procedure Code § 373

Welfare and Institutions Code, § 356.5

Family Code § 7635

(Family Law—Juvenile—Domestic Violence Prevention—

Uniform Parentage—Governmental)

CHILD'S NAME: PETITIONER:

RESPONDENT:

OTHER PARENT:

CASE NUMBERS:

JUVENILE:

FAMILY:

5.The proposed guardian ad litem is fully competent to understand and protect the rights of the minor and has no interest conflicting with that of the minor.

Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

(SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT)

 

 

CONSENT TO ACT AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM

I consent to the appointment as guardian ad litem, and agree to assume the responsibilities.

Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

(SIGNATURE OF PROPOSED GUARDIAN)

 

CONSENT TO GUARDIAN BY MINOR 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

I, (name):

, am (specify age):

years of age and hereby nominate

(name):

to be my guardian ad litem to represent my interests for the

reasons set forth in items 4 and 5 of this application.

 

 

Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

(SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER)

 

ORDER

THE COURT FINDS

It is reasonable and necessary to appoint a guardian ad litem for the person(s) named in the application, as requested above.

THE COURT ORDERS that (name):

is hereby appointed guardian ad

litem of (name):

for the purposes hereinabove set

forth in item 4 of the petition.

 

Application for an Appointment of Guardian ad Litem filed (date):

 

a.

 

is denied.

 

 

 

 

 

b.

 

is granted.

 

 

 

 

 

c.

 

is set for hearing on (date): .

at (time):

Date:

 

 

 

 

 

JUDICIAL OFFICER

 

 

 

SIGNATURE FOLLOWS LAST ATTACHMENT

FJ-200 [New January 1, 2001]

APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM OF MINOR—FAMILY LAW/JUVENILE

Page two

(Family Law—Juvenile)

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