When children’s parents are unable to properly provide for them, a guardian can be appointed by the court to care for the children. Our guardianship lawyers in Yuba City help families establish guardianships when needed.

Types of Guardianships

Guardianships can be established over:

• The person of the minor (day-to-day care and decisions)
• The estate of the minor (financial and property matters)
• Both the person and estate of the minor

The Court Process

The court may appoint a temporary guardian upon initial application or may require a full hearing before making an appointment. The court will only appoint a guardian if it determines that:

• It is in the best interests of the minor
• Remaining with the parents would be detrimental to the minor

Visitation and Ongoing Review

The court can make orders regarding the minor’s visitation with parents and other relatives. Additionally, the court requires annual reviews of the guardianship to determine whether it should continue.

Guardianship Legal Help in Yuba City & Sutter County

If you need to establish guardianship in Yuba City, Marysville, or throughout the Yuba-Sutter area, Rich, Fuidge, Bordsen & Galyean, Inc. has the experience to guide you through the process and protect the best interests of the child.

Call (530) 742-7371 or visit our contact page to consult with a guardianship attorney.