When a Child Needs Help : Guardianship in Colorado

A guardian assumes an important and sometimes difficult responsibility. While it can be gratifying, anyone considering assuming legal responsibilities for a child should fully understand the legal obligations being undertaken. The laws regarding guardianship of minors in Colorado are complex and changed significantly in January 2001. Our booklet will help you understand why and when guardians are needed as well as who can be a guardian, how a guardian is chosen, the legal process of appointing a guardian, the documents required by the court, what "giving notice" and service of process mean, when happens at a court hearing, and how guardianship is terminated. Examples of guardianship court forms are also included.Brady, Karen is the author of 'When a Child Needs Help : Guardianship in Colorado', published 2001 under ISBN 9781883726577 and ISBN 1883726573.