SB560,36,221 2. If the appointment under subd. 1. is made without hearing, the successor
22guardian shall provide notice to all interested persons of the appointment, the right
23to request the appointment of counsel or to retain counsel of the interested person's
24own choosing, and the right to petition for reconsideration of the appointment of the

1successor guardian. The notice shall be served personally or by mail not later than
210 days after the appointment.
SB560,36,11 3(8) Modification of guardianship order. (a) Any interested person or other
4person approved by the court may request a modification of a guardianship order
5entered under this subsection or sub. (3) (f) 2. or the court may, on its own motion,
6propose such a modification. The request or motion shall set forth in detail the
7nature of the proposed modification, shall allege facts sufficient to show that there
8has been a substantial change in circumstances since the last order affecting the
9guardianship was entered and that the proposed modification would be in the best
10interests of the child, and shall allege any other information that affects the
11advisability of the court's disposition.
SB560,36,1612 (b) The court shall hold a hearing on the matter prior to any modification of the
13guardianship order if the request or motion indicates that new information is
14available that affects the advisability of the court's guardianship order, unless
15written waivers of objections to the modification are signed by all interested persons
16and the court approves the waivers.
SB560,36,2317 (c) If a hearing is to be held, the person requesting or proposing the modification
18shall notify all interested persons at least 7 days prior to the hearing of the date,
19place, and purpose of the hearing. A copy of the request or proposal shall be attached
20to the notice. The court may order a modification if, at the hearing, the court finds
21that the person proposing the modification has proved by clear and convincing
22evidence that there has been a substantial change in circumstances and determines
23that a modification would be in the best interests of the child.
SB560,37,3
1(9) Review of conduct of guardian. (a) Continuing jurisdiction of court. The
2court that appointed the guardian of a child has continuing jurisdiction over the
3guardian.
SB560,37,54 (b) Cause for court action against a guardian. The court may impose a remedy
5under par. (d) if a guardian of a child does any of the following:
SB560,37,66 1. Abuses or neglects the child or knowingly permits others to do so.
SB560,37,87 2. Fails to disclose information specified in sub. (3) (c) that would have
8prevented appointment of the person as guardian.
SB560,37,109 3. Otherwise fails to perform any of his or her duties as a guardian under s.
1048.023.
SB560,37,1911 (c) Procedure. Any interested person or other person approved by the court may
12file a petition requesting a review of the conduct of a guardian or the court, on its own
13motion, may propose such a review. The request or motion shall allege facts
14sufficient to show cause under par. (b) for the court to impose a remedy under par.
15(d). The court shall hold a hearing on the request or motion not more than 30 days
16after the filing of the request or proposal. Not less than 7 days before the date of the
17hearing, the person requesting or proposing the review shall provide notice of the
18hearing to the child, his or her or parents, the guardian, and any other persons
19required by the court. A copy of the request or motion shall be attached to the notice.
SB560,37,2220 (d) Remedies of the court. If after hearing the court finds by clear and
21convincing evidence cause as specified in par. (b) to order a remedy under this
22paragraph, the court may do any of the following:
SB560,37,2323 1. Remove the guardian.
SB560,37,2424 2. Remove the guardian and appoint a successor guardian.
SB560,38,3
13. Enter any other order that may be necessary or appropriate to compel the
2guardian to carry out the guardian's duties, including an order setting reasonable
3rules of visitation with the child.
SB560,38,44 4. Modify the duties and authority of the guardian.
SB560,38,75 5. Require the guardian to pay any costs of the proceeding, including costs of
6service and attorney fees, if the court finds that the guardian's conduct was
7egregious.
SB560,38,10 8(10) Termination of guardianship. (a) Term of guardianship. A guardianship
9under this section shall continue until the child attains the age of 18 years unless any
10of the following occurs:
SB560,38,1111 1. The guardianship is for a lesser period of time and that time has expired.
SB560,38,1212 2. The child marries.
SB560,38,1313 3. The child dies.
SB560,38,1514 4. The child's residence changes from this state to another state and a guardian
15is appointed in the new state of residence.
SB560,38,1716 5. The guardian dies, or resigns and the resignation is accepted by the court,
17and a successor guardian is not appointed.
SB560,38,1918 6. The guardian is removed for cause under sub. (9) (d) 1. and a successor
19guardian is not appointed.
SB560,38,2120 7. The court terminates the guardianship on the request of a parent of the child
21under par. (b).
SB560,39,322 (b) Termination on request of parent. 1. A parent of the child may file a petition
23requesting that a guardianship order entered under sub. (3) (f) 2. (4), (5), or (7) be
24terminated. The petition shall allege facts sufficient to show that there has been a
25substantial change in circumstances since the last order affecting the guardianship

1was entered, that the parent is fit, willing, and able to carry out the duties of a
2guardian, and that termination of the guardianship would be in the best interests
3of the child.
SB560,39,64 2. The court shall hold a hearing on the petition unless written waivers of
5objections to termination of the guardianship are signed by all interested persons
6and the court approves the waivers.
SB560,39,177 3. If a hearing is to be held, by no less than 7 days before the date of the hearing
8the parent requesting the termination shall provide notice of the hearing to the child,
9the child's other parent, the guardian, and any other persons required by the court.
10A copy of the request or proposal shall be attached to the notice. The court shall
11terminate the guardianship if the court finds that the parent has proved by clear and
12convincing evidence that he or she has remedied the unfitness, unwillingness, or
13inability to provide for the care, custody, and control of the child or other compelling
14facts and circumstances on which the guardianship was granted and that he or she
15is now fit, willing, and able to carry out the duties of a guardian and the court
16determines that termination of the guardianship would be in the best interests of the
17child.
SB560, s. 26 18Section 26. 48.977 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,40,319 48.977 (2) (a) That the child has been adjudged to be in need of protection or
20services under s. 48.13 (1), (2), (3), (3m), (4), (4m), (5), (8), (9), (10), (10m), (11), or
21(11m)
or 938.13 (4), or has been adjudged delinquent under s. 938.12, and been
22placed, or continued in a placement, outside of his or her home pursuant to one or
23more court orders under s. 48.345, 48.357, 48.363, 48.365, 938.34, 938.345, 938.357,
24938.363, or 938.365 or, that the child has been so adjudged and placement of the child
25in the home of a guardian under this section has been recommended under s. 48.33

1(1) or 938.33 (1), or that the child has had a guardian of the person appointed for him
2or her under ch. 54, 2009 stats., or ch. 880, 2003 stats., and is placed in the home of
3the guardian
.
SB560, s. 27 4Section 27. 48.977 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,40,95 48.977 (2) (e) That the child's parent is neglecting, refusing, or unable to carry
6out the duties of a guardian or is not meeting the conditions established in the court
7order described in par. (a) for the safe return of the child to the home
or, if the child
8has 2 parents, both parents are neglecting, refusing or unable to carry out the duties
9of a guardian
those duties or are not meeting those conditions.
SB560, s. 28 10Section 28. 48.977 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,41,711 48.977 (2) (f) That the agency primarily responsible for providing services to
12the child under a court order has made reasonable efforts to make it possible for the
13child to return to his or her home, while assuring that the child's health and safety
14are the paramount concerns, but that reunification of the child with the child's
15parent or parents is unlikely or contrary to the best interests of the child and that
16further reunification efforts are unlikely to be made or are contrary to the best
17interests of the child or that the agency primarily responsible for providing services
18to the child under a court order has made reasonable efforts to prevent the removal
19of the child from his or her home, while assuring the child's health and safety, but that
20continued placement of the child in the home would be contrary to the welfare of the
21child, except that the court is not required to find that the agency has made those
22reasonable efforts with respect to a parent of the child if any of the circumstances
23specified in s. 48.355 (2d) (b) 1. to 5. applies to that parent. The court shall make the
24findings specified in this paragraph on a case-by-case basis based on circumstances
25specific to the child and shall document or reference the specific information on

1which those findings are based in the guardianship order. A guardianship order that
2merely references this paragraph without documenting or referencing that specific
3information in the order or an amended guardianship order that retroactively
4corrects an earlier guardianship order that does not comply with this paragraph is
5not sufficient to comply with this paragraph. This paragraph does not apply to a
6child who is placed in the home of a guardian under ch. 54, 2009 stats., or ch. 880,
72003 stats., and who is not receiving services from an agency under a court order.
SB560, s. 29 8Section 29. 48.977 (4) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,41,199 48.977 (4) (b) 3. The date on which the child was adjudged in need of protection
10or services under s. 48.13 (1), (2), (3), (3m), (4), (4m), (5), (8), (9), (10), (10m), (11), or
11(11m)
or 938.13 (4), or was adjudicated delinquent under s. 938.12, and the dates on
12which the child has been placed, or continued in a placement, outside of his or her
13home pursuant to one or more court orders under s. 48.345, 48.357, 48.363, 48.365,
14938.34, 938.345, 938.357, 938.363, or 938.365; or, if the child has been so adjudged,
15but not so placed, the date of the report under s. 48.33 (1) or 938.33 (1) in which
16placement of the child in the home of the person is recommended; or, if the child has
17had a guardian of the person appointed for him or her under ch. 54, 2009 stats., or
18ch. 880, 2003 stats., the date on which the child was placed in the home of the
19guardian
.
SB560, s. 30 20Section 30. 48.977 (4) (b) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,41,2321 48.977 (4) (b) 5. A statement of whether the proceedings are subject to the
22Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
The information required
23under ch. 822 s. 822.29 (1).
SB560, s. 31 24Section 31. 48.977 (4) (b) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,42,4
148.977 (4) (b) 6. A statement of whether the child may be subject to s. 48.028
2or
the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC 1901 to 1963, and, if the child may
3be subject to s. 48.028 or that act, the names and addresses of the child's Indian
4custodian, if any, and Indian tribe, if known.
SB560, s. 32 5Section 32. 48.977 (4) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,42,166 48.977 (4) (c) 2. Except as provided in subd. 2m., service shall be made by 1st
7class mail at least 7 days before the hearing or by personal service at least 7 days
8before the hearing or, if with reasonable diligence a party specified in subd. 1. cannot
9be served by mail or personal service, service shall be made by publication of a notice
10published as a class 1 notice under ch. 985. In determining which newspaper is likely
11to give notice as required under s. 985.02 (1), the petitioner shall consider the
12residence of the party, if known, or the residence of the relatives of the party, if
13known, or the last-known location of the party
. Service is considered to be made by
14proof that the petition and notice under subd. 1. were mailed to the last-known
15address of the recipient, by proof of personal delivery of that petition and notice, or,
16if the recipient is an adult, by the written admission of service of the person served
.
SB560, s. 33 17Section 33. 48.977 (4) (cm) 1m. of the statutes is created to read:
SB560,42,2018 48.977 (4) (cm) 1m. If a man who has been given notice under par. (c) 1. appears
19at the hearing, alleges that he is the father of the child, and states that he wishes to
20establish the paternity of the child, s. 48.299 (6) applies.
SB560, s. 34 21Section 34. 48.977 (4) (i) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,42,2422 48.977 (4) (i) Effect of disposition on permanency plan review process. After a
23disposition under par. (h), the child's permanency plan shall continue to be reviewed
24under s. 48.38 (5) or 938.38 (5), if applicable required under s. 48.38 (2) or 938.38 (2).
SB560, s. 35 25Section 35. 48.977 (6) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,43,7
148.977 (6) (c) If a hearing is to be held, the court person requesting or proposing
2the revision
shall notify the persons entitled to receive notice under sub. (4) (c) at
3least 7 days prior to the hearing of the date, place and purpose of the hearing. A copy
4of the request or proposal shall be attached to the notice. The court may order a
5revision if, at the hearing, the court finds that it has been proved by clear and
6convincing evidence that there has been a substantial change in circumstances and
7if the court determines that a revision would be in the best interests of the child.
SB560, s. 36 8Section 36. 48.977 (7) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,43,179 48.977 (7) (b) 3. If a hearing is to be held, the court person requesting or
10proposing the removal
shall notify the persons entitled to receive notice under sub.
11(4) (c) at least 7 days prior to the hearing of the date, place and purpose of the hearing.
12A copy of the request or court proposal shall be attached to the notice. The court shall
13remove the guardian for cause if, at the hearing, the court finds that it has been
14proved by clear and convincing evidence that the guardian is or has been neglecting,
15is or has been refusing or is or has been unable to discharge the guardian's trust and
16if the court determines that removal of the guardian would be in the best interests
17of the child.
SB560, s. 37 18Section 37. 48.977 (7) (d) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,44,219 48.977 (7) (d) 3. If a hearing is to be held, the court parent requesting the
20termination
shall notify the persons entitled to receive notice under sub. (4) (c) at
21least 7 days prior to the hearing of the date, place and purpose of the hearing. A copy
22of the request shall be attached to the notice. The court shall terminate the
23guardianship if, at the hearing, the court finds that it has been proved by clear and
24convincing evidence that there has been a substantial change in circumstances since
25the last order affecting the guardianship was entered and the parent is willing and

1able to carry out the duties of a guardian and if the court determines that termination
2of the guardianship would be in the best interests of the child.
SB560, s. 38 3Section 38. 48.977 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,44,64 48.977 (8) Relationship to ch. 54 and ch. 880, 2003 stats other guardianship
5procedures
. (a) This section does not abridge the duties or authority of a guardian
6appointed under s. 48.976, ch. 54, 2009 stats., or ch. 880, 2003 stats.
SB560,44,87 (b) Nothing in this section prohibits an individual from petitioning a court
8under ch. 54 s. 48.976 for appointment of a guardian.
SB560, s. 39 9Section 39. 48.978 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,44,1810 48.978 (2) (a) 1. A parent who has legal custody of a child may file a petition
11for the judicial appointment of a standby guardian of the person or estate or both of
12the child under this subsection. A parent may include in the petition the nomination
13of an alternate standby guardian for the court to appoint if the person nominated as
14standby guardian is unfit, unwilling, or unable to serve as the child's guardian or if
15the court determines that appointment of the person nominated as standby guardian
16as the child's guardian is not in the best interests of the child. Subject to subds. 2.
17and 3., if a petition is filed under this subdivision, the petition shall be joined by each
18parent who has legal custody of the child.
SB560, s. 40 19Section 40. 48.978 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,44,2420 48.978 (2) (a) 2. If a parent who has legal custody of a child cannot with
21reasonable diligence locate the other parent who has legal custody of the child, the
22parent may file a petition under subd. 1. without the that other parent joining in the
23petition and, if the parent filing the petition submits proof satisfactory to the court
24of that reasonable diligence, the court may grant the petition.
SB560, s. 41 25Section 41. 48.978 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,45,7
148.978 (2) (a) 3. If a parent who has legal custody of a child can locate the other
2parent who has legal custody of the child, but that other parent refuses fails to join
3in the petition or indicates to indicate that he or she is unwilling or unable fit, willing,
4and able
to exercise the duty and authority of guardianship, the parent may file a
5petition under subd. 1. without the that other parent joining in the petition and, if
6the parent filing the petition submits proof satisfactory to the court of that refusal,
7unwillingness or inability
failure, the court may grant the petition.
SB560, s. 42 8Section 42. 48.978 (2) (b) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,45,139 48.978 (2) (b) 6. A statement that the petitioner has a physical or mental
10impairment or a physical illness, disease, or injury and that
that there is a significant
11risk that the petitioner will become incapacitated or debilitated or die, as applicable,
12within 2 years after the date on which the petition is filed as a result of that
13impairment, illness, disease, or injury
and the factual basis for that statement.
SB560, s. 43 14Section 43. 48.978 (2) (b) 7. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,45,1915 48.978 (2) (b) 7. If a parent of the child cannot with reasonable diligence locate
16the other parent of the child, a statement that the child has no parent, other than the
17petitioner, who is fit, willing, and able to exercise the duties and authority of
18guardianship and who, with reasonable diligence, can be located and a statement of
19the efforts made to locate the other parent.
SB560, s. 44 20Section 44. 48.978 (2) (b) 8. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,46,421 48.978 (2) (b) 8. If a parent of the child can locate the other parent who has legal
22custody
of the child, but that other parent refuses fails to join in the petition or
23indicates to indicate that he or she is unwilling or unable fit, willing, and able to
24exercise the duty and authority of guardianship, a statement that the child has no
25parent, other than the petitioner, who is fit, willing , and able to exercise the duty and

1authority of guardianship and a statement that the nonpetitioning parent has
2refused
has failed to join in the petition or has indicated to indicate that he or she
3is unwilling or unable fit, willing, and able to exercise the duty and authority of
4guardianship.
SB560, s. 45 5Section 45. 48.978 (2) (b) 10. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,46,86 48.978 (2) (b) 10. A statement of whether the proceedings are subject to the
7Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
The information required
8under ch. 822 s. 822.29 (1).
SB560, s. 46 9Section 46. 48.978 (2) (b) 11. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,46,1310 48.978 (2) (b) 11. A statement of whether the child may be subject to s. 48.028
11or
the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC 1901 to 1963, and, if the child may
12be subject to s. 48.028 or that act, the names and addresses of the child's Indian
13custodian, if any, and Indian tribe, if known.
SB560, s. 47 14Section 47. 48.978 (2) (d) 1m. of the statutes is created to read:
SB560,46,1715 48.978 (2) (d) 1m. If a man who has been given notice under par. (c) 1. appears
16at the hearing, alleges that he is the father of the child, and states that he wishes to
17establish the paternity of the child, s. 48.299 (6) applies.
SB560, s. 48 18Section 48. 48.978 (2) (e) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,46,2319 48.978 (2) (e) 1. Whether the petitioner has a physical or mental impairment
20or a physical illness, disease, or injury and
there is a significant risk that the
21petitioner will become incapacitated or debilitated or die within 2 years after the date
22on which the petition was filed
as a result of that impairment, illness, disease, or
23injury
.
SB560, s. 49 24Section 49. 48.978 (2) (e) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,47,2
148.978 (2) (e) 2. Whether the child has any parent, other than the petitioner,
2who is fit, willing, and able to exercise the duty and authority of guardianship.
SB560, s. 50 3Section 50. 48.978 (2) (e) 4. of the statutes is repealed.
SB560, s. 51 4Section 51. 48.978 (2) (f) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,47,85 48.978 (2) (f) 1. That the petitioner has a physical or mental impairment or a
6physical illness, disease, or injury and
there is a significant risk that the petitioner
7will become incapacitated or debilitated or die within 2 years after the date on which
8the petition was filed
as a result of that impairment, illness, disease, or injury.
SB560, s. 52 9Section 52. 48.978 (2) (f) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,47,1110 48.978 (2) (f) 2. That the child has no parent, other than the petitioner, who is
11fit, willing, and able to exercise the duty and authority of guardianship.
SB560, s. 53 12Section 53. 48.978 (2) (f) 4. of the statutes is repealed.
SB560, s. 54 13Section 54. 48.978 (2) (f) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,47,1714 48.978 (2) (f) 5. That the person nominated as standby guardian is fit, willing,
15and able to act as standby guardian or, if that person is not so fit, willing, and able,
16that the person nominated as alternate standby guardian is fit, willing, and able to
17act as standby guardian.
SB560, s. 55 18Section 55. 48.978 (3) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB560,47,2019 48.978 (3) (b) 2. A written designation of a standby guardian complies with this
20subsection if the written designation substantially conforms to the following form:
SB560,47,21 21Designation of standby guardian
SB560,47,2422 I, .... (name and address of parent), being of sound mind, do hereby designate ....
23(name and address of standby guardian) as standby guardian of the person and
24estate of my child(ren) .... (name(s), birth date(s) and address(es) of child(ren)).
SB560,48,3
1(You may, if you wish, provide that the duty and authority of the standby
2guardian shall extend only to the person, or only to the estate, of your child(ren), by
3crossing out "person and" or "and estate", whichever is inapplicable, above.)
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