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5. `Powers of guardian.' The parent retains all rights and duties accruing to the
5parent as a result of the parent-child relationship that are not assigned to the
6guardian or otherwise limited by statute or court order. A guardian acting on behalf
7of a child may exercise only those powers that the guardian is authorized to exercise
8by statute or court order. The court may authorize a guardian to exercise only those
9powers that are necessary to provide for the care, custody, and control of the child and
10to exercise those powers in a manner that is appropriate to the child.
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11(3) Procedures. (a)
Petition. Any person, including a child 12 years of age or
12over on his or her own behalf, may petition for the appointment of a guardian for a
13child. A petition for guardianship may include an application for protective
14placement or protective services or both under ch. 55. The petition shall be entitled
15"In the interest of .... (child's name), a person under the age of 18" and shall state all
16of the following, if known to the petitioner:
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1. The name, date of birth, and address of the child.
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2. The names and addresses of the petitioner, the child's parents, current
19guardian, and legal custodian, if any, the proposed guardian, any proposed successor
20guardians, and all other interested persons.
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3. Whether the petitioner is requesting a full guardianship, a limited
22guardianship, a temporary guardianship, or an emergency guardianship.
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4. If the petitioner is requesting a full guardianship, the facts and
24circumstances establishing that the child's parents are unfit, unwilling, or unable to
1provide for the care, custody, and control of the child or other compelling facts and
2circumstances demonstrating that a full guardianship is necessary.
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5. If the petitioner is requesting a limited guardianship, the facts and
4circumstances establishing that the child's parents need assistance in providing for
5the care, custody, and control of the child and a statement of the specific duties and
6authority under s. 48.023 sought by the petitioner for the proposed guardian and the
7specific parental rights and duties that the petitioner seeks to have transferred.
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6. If the petitioner is requesting a temporary guardianship, the facts and
9circumstances establishing that the child's particular situation, including the
10inability of the child's parents to provide for the care, custody, and control of the child
11for a temporary period of time, requires the appointment of a temporary guardian;
12the reasons for the appointment of a temporary guardian; and the powers requested
13for the temporary guardian.
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7. If the petitioner is requesting an emergency guardianship, the facts and
15circumstances establishing that the welfare of the child requires the immediate
16appointment of an emergency guardian.
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8. The facts and circumstances establishing that the proposed guardian is fit,
18willing, and able to serve as the child's guardian.
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9. The information required under s. 822.29 (1).
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10. Whether the child may be subject to s. 48.028 or the federal Indian Child
21Welfare Act,
25 USC 1901 to
1963 and, if the child may be subject to s. 48.028 or that
22act, the names and addresses of the child's Indian custodian, if any, and Indian tribe,
23if known.
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11. If the petitioner knows or has reason to know that the child is an Indian
25child, reliable and credible information showing that continued custody of the child
1by the child's parent or Indian custodian is likely to result in serious emotional or
2physical damage to the child under s. 48.028 (4) (d) 1. and that active efforts under
3s. 48.028 (4) (d) 2. have been made to prevent the breakup of the Indian child's family
4and that those efforts have proved unsuccessful and, if the proposed guardianship
5would change the placement of the child from the home of his or her parent or Indian
6custodian to a placement outside that home, a statement as to whether the new
7placement is in compliance with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028
8(7) (b) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c) and, if the new placement is not in compliance
9with that order, specific information showing good cause, as described in s. 48.028
10(7) (e), for departing from that order.
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12. Whether the petitioner is aware of any guardianship or other related
12proceeding involving the child that is pending in another court and, if so, the details
13of the guardianship or related proceeding.
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13. If the child has been adjudged to be in need of protection or services under
15s. 48.13 or 938.13 or has been adjudged delinquent under s. 938.12, and is subject to
16a court order under s. 48.345, 48.357, 48.363, 48.365, 938.34, 938.345, 938.357,
17938.363, or 938.365, and the petition filed under this subsection requests a change
18in the placement of the child or a revision of the order, the information that is
19required to be included in a request for a change in placement under s. 48.357 (2m)
20(a) or 938.357 (2m) (a), whichever is applicable, or a request for a revision of the order
21under s. 48.363 (1) (b) or 938.363 (1) (b), whichever is applicable.
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(b)
Service of petition and notice. 1. Except as provided in subd. 3., the
23petitioner shall cause the petition and notice of the time and place of the hearing
24under par. (d) to be served at least 10 days before the time of the hearing upon all
1interested persons, unless notice is specifically waived by an interested person or by
2the court for good cause shown.
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2. A notice shall be in writing. A copy of the petition and any other required
4document shall be attached to the notice. Except as provided in subd. 3., notice shall
5be delivered in person or by 1st class mail. Notice is considered to be given by proof
6of personal delivery, by proof that the notice was mailed to the last-known address
7of the recipient, or, if the recipient is an adult, by the written admission of service of
8the person served.
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3. If the petitioner knows or has reason to know that the child is an Indian child,
10notice to the Indian child's parent, Indian custodian, and Indian tribe shall be
11provided in the manner specified in s. 48.028 (4) (a). No hearing may be held under
12par. (d) until at least 10 days after receipt of the notice by the Indian child's parent,
13Indian custodian, and Indian tribe or, if the identity or location of the Indian child's
14parent, Indian custodian, or tribe cannot be determined, until at least 15 days after
15receipt of the notice by the U.S. secretary of the interior. On request of the Indian
16child's parent, Indian custodian, or Indian tribe, the court shall grant a continuance
17of up to 20 additional days to enable the requester to prepare for the hearing.
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(c)
Statement by proposed guardian. At least 96 hours before the hearing under
19par. (d), the proposed guardian shall submit to the court a sworn and notarized
20statement as to the number of persons for whom the proposed guardian is
21responsible, whether as a parent, guardian, or legal custodian, as to the proposed
22guardian's income, assets, debts, and living expenses, and as to whether the
23proposed guardian is currently charged with or has been convicted of a crime or has
24been determined under s. 48.981 (3) (c) to have abused or neglected a child. If the
25proposed guardian is currently charged with or has been convicted of a crime or has
1been determined under s. 48.981 (3) (c) to have abused or neglected a child, he or she
2shall include in the sworn and notarized statement a description of the
3circumstances surrounding the charge, conviction, or determination.
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(d)
Hearing. 1. The initial hearing on a petition for guardianship, other than
5a petition for emergency guardianship under sub. (5), shall be heard within 45 days
6after the filing of the petition. At the hearing the court shall first determine whether
7any party wishes to contest the petition. If the petition is not contested, the court
8shall immediately proceed to a fact-finding and dispositional hearing, unless an
9adjournment is requested. If the petition is contested or if an adjournment is
10requested, the court shall set a date for a fact-finding and dispositional hearing that
11allows reasonable time for the parties to prepare but is not more than 30 days after
12the initial hearing. The court shall hold the fact-finding and dispositional hearing
13at the time specified or set by the court under this subdivision, at which any party
14may present evidence, including expert testimony, and argument relating to the
15allegations in the petition.
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2. If the petition is contested, any party may request, or the court may propose
17on its own motion, that an investigation be conducted to determine whether the child
18is a proper subject for guardianship and whether the proposed guardian would be a
19suitable guardian for the child. If the court determines that such an investigation
20is necessary and that the welfare of the child demands such an investigation, the
21court may order the county department, a licensed child welfare agency, or, in a
22county having a population of 750,000 or more, the department or an agency under
23contract with the department to conduct such an investigation. The person
24conducting the investigation shall file a report of its investigation with the court at
25least 96 hours before the fact-finding and dispositional hearing. The parents of the
1child and the proposed guardian shall reimburse the person conducting the
2investigation for the cost of the investigation according to a fee schedule established
3by the department based on ability to pay.
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3. The proposed guardian and any proposed successor guardian shall be
5physically present at the hearing unless the court excuses the attendance of either
6or, for good cause shown, permits attendance by telephone. The child is not required
7to attend the hearing, but if the child has nominated the proposed guardian, the child
8shall provide to his or her guardian ad litem sufficient information for the guardian
9ad litem to advise the court whether the nomination is in the best interests of the
10child.
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4. If a man who has been given notice under par. (b) 1. appears at the hearing,
12alleges that he is the father of the child, and states that he wishes to establish the
13paternity of the child, s. 48.299 (6) applies. The court may order a temporary
14guardianship under sub. (4) pending the outcome of the paternity proceedings
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(e)
Dispositional factors. In determining the appropriate disposition under this
16section, the court shall consider all of the following:
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1. Any nominations made under sub. (2) (b) 1. or 2. and the opinions of the
18parents and child as to what is in the best interests of the child, but the best interests
19of the child as determined by the court shall control in making the determination
20when those nominations and opinions are in conflict with those best interests.
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2. Whether the proposed guardian would be fit, willing, and able to serve as the
22guardian of the child.
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3. If the child is an Indian child, the order of placement preference under s.
2448.028 (7) (b) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the court finds good cause, as
25described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order.
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14. Whether appointment of the proposed guardian as the child's guardian is in
2the best interests of the child.
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(f)
Disposition. At the conclusion of the hearing under par. (d), the court shall
4grant one of the following dispositions, unless the court adjourns the hearing under
5par. (g):
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1. A disposition dismissing the petition if the court finds that the petitioner has
7not proved the allegations in the petition by clear and convincing evidence or
8determines that appointment of the proposed guardian as the child's guardian is not
9in the best interests of the child. Dismissal of a petition under this subdivision does
10not preclude the court from referring the child to the intake worker for an intake
11inquiry under s. 48.24.
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2. A disposition ordering that the proposed guardian be appointed as the child's
13full guardian under sub. (2) (c) 1., limited guardian under sub. (2) (c) 2., or temporary
14guardian under sub. (2) (c) 3., if the court finds that the petitioner has proved the
15allegations in the petition by clear and convincing evidence and determines that such
16an appointment is in the best interests of the child. If the court orders the
17appointment of a guardian for a child described in par. (a) 13. and the order changes
18the placement of the child, the disposition shall include the applicable findings,
19orders, statements, and determinations specified in s. 48.357 (2m) (c) or 938.357 (2m)
20(c), whichever is applicable. The disposition may also designate an amount of
21support to be paid by the child's parents and, subject to sub. (12), may include
22reasonable rules of parental visitation, which rules the court shall determine in
23accordance with the factors specified in s. 767.41 (5), as applicable. If the court
24appoints the proposed guardian as the child's guardian, the court shall issue letters
25of guardianship to the guardian.
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1(g)
Adjournment; proposed guardian unfit or not in best interests. If at the
2conclusion of the hearing under par. (d) the court finds that the petitioner has proved
3the allegations in the petition, other than the allegation specified in par. (a) 8., by
4clear and convincing evidence, but that the proposed guardian is not fit, willing, and
5able to serve as the guardian of the child, or if the court finds that the petitioner has
6so proved all of the allegations in the petition, but that appointment of the proposed
7guardian as the child's guardian is not in the best interests of the child, the court may,
8in lieu of granting a disposition dismissing the petition under par. (f) 1., adjourn the
9hearing for not more than 30 days, request the petitioner or any other party to
10nominate a new proposed guardian, and order the guardian ad litem to report to the
11court concerning the suitability of the new proposed guardian to serve as the
12guardian of the child.
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13(4) Temporary guardianships. (a)
Duration and extent of authority. The court
14may appoint a temporary guardian for a child for a period not to exceed 180 days,
15except that the court may extend this period for good cause shown for one additional
16180-day period. The court's determination and order appointing the temporary
17guardian shall specify the authority of the temporary guardian, which shall be
18limited to those acts that are reasonably related to the reasons for the appointment
19that are specified in the petition for temporary guardianship. The authority of the
20temporary guardian is limited to the performance of those acts stated in the order
21of appointment.
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(b)
Procedures for appointment. A petition for the appointment of a temporary
23guardian shall be heard in the same manner and is subject to the same requirements
24as provided in this section for the appointment of a full or limited guardian.
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1(c)
Cessation of powers. The duties and powers of the temporary guardian cease
2upon the expiration of the period specified in par. (a), or the termination as
3determined by the court of the situation of the child that was the cause of the
4temporary guardianship. Upon cessation of a temporary guardianship, the
5temporary guardian shall file with the court any report that the court requires.
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6(5) Emergency guardianships. (a)
Duration and extent of authority. The court
7may appoint an emergency guardian for a child for a period not to exceed 60 days.
8The court's determination and order appointing the emergency guardian shall
9specify the authority of the emergency guardian and shall be limited to those acts
10that are reasonably related to the reasons for the appointment that are specified in
11the petition for emergency guardianship. The authority of the emergency guardian
12is limited to the performance of those acts stated in the order of appointment.
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(b)
Procedures for appointment. All of the following procedures apply to the
14appointment of an emergency guardian:
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1. Any person may petition for the appointment of an emergency guardian for
16a child. The petition shall contain the information required under sub. (3) (a) and
17shall specify the reasons for the appointment of an emergency guardian and the
18powers requested for the emergency guardian.
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2. The petitioner shall give notice of the petition and of the time and place of
20the hearing under subd. 4. to the child, if 12 years of age or over, the child's guardian
21ad litem, and the child's counsel, if any; the child's parents, guardian, and legal
22custodian; and the person nominated as emergency guardian. The notice and a copy
23of the petition shall be served as soon after the filing of the petition as possible, shall
24be served by the most practical means possible, including personal service or service
25by electronic mail or telephone, and shall include notice of the right to request the
1appointment of counsel or to retain counsel of the party's own choosing and of the
2right to petition for reconsideration or modification of the emergency guardianship
3under subd. 5. If the petitioner serves notice of the hearing after the hearing is
4conducted and the court has entered an order, the petitioner shall include the court's
5order with the notice of the hearing.
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3. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the child as soon as possible
7after the filing of the petition. The court shall attempt to appoint the guardian ad
8litem before the hearing on the petition, but may appoint the guardian ad litem after
9the hearing if the court finds that exigent circumstances require the immediate
10appointment of an emergency guardian. The guardian ad litem shall attempt to meet
11with or observe the child before the hearing or as soon as is practicable after the
12hearing, but not later than 3 calendar days after the hearing. The guardian ad litem
13shall report to the court on the advisability of the emergency guardianship at the
14hearing or, if not appointed until after the hearing, not later than 7 calendar days
15after the hearing.
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4. The court shall hold a hearing on the emergency guardianship petition as
17soon as possible after the filing of the petition or, for good cause shown, may issue a
18temporary order appointing an emergency guardian without a hearing which shall
19remain in effect until a hearing is held on the emergency guardianship petition. If
20appointed prior to the hearing, the guardian ad litem shall attend the hearing in
21person or by telephone.
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5. If the court appoints an emergency guardian, any person specified in subd.
232. may petition for reconsideration or modification of the emergency guardianship
24and the court shall hold a rehearing on the issue of appointment of the emergency
25guardian within 30 calendar days after the filing of the petition.
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1(c)
Immunity. An emergency guardian of a child is immune from civil liability
2for his or her acts or omissions in performing the duties of emergency guardianship
3if he or she performs the duties in good faith, in the best interests of the child, and
4with the degree of diligence and prudence that an ordinarily prudent person
5exercises in his or her own affairs.
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(d)
Cessation of powers. The duties and powers of the emergency guardian
7cease upon the expiration of the period specified in par. (a), or the termination as
8determined by the court of the situation of the child that was the cause of the
9emergency guardianship. Upon cessation of an emergency guardianship, the
10emergency guardian shall file with the court any report that the court requires.
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11(6) Standby guardianship. A petition for the appointment of a standby
12guardian of the person of a child to assume the duty and authority of guardianship
13on the incapacity, death, or debilitation and consent, of the child's parent shall be
14brought under s. 48.978.
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15(7) Successor guardian. (a)
Appointment; original petition or during
16guardianship. 1. As part of a petition for the original appointment of a guardian of
17a child or at any time after that appointment, a person may petition for the
18appointment of one or more successor guardians of the child to assume the duty and
19authority of full, limited, or temporary guardianship in the event of an occurrence
20specified in subd. 2. Except as provided in par. (b), if the petition for the appointment
21of a successor guardian is brought after the original appointment of a guardian, the
22petition shall be heard in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as
23provided under this section for an original appointment of a guardian.
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2. After hearing, the court may designate one or more successor guardians
25whose appointment shall become effective immediately upon the death,
1unwillingness or inability to act, resignation, or removal by the court of the initially
2appointed guardian or during a period, as determined by the initially appointed
3guardian, when the initially appointed guardian is temporarily unable to fulfill his
4or her duties, including during an extended vacation or illness. The powers and
5duties of the successor guardian shall be the same as those of the initially appointed
6guardian. The successor guardian shall receive a copy of the court order establishing
7or modifying the initial guardianship and of the order designating the successor
8guardian. Upon the occurrence of an event specified in this subdivision, the
9successor guardian shall so notify the court and request the court to issue new letters
10of guardianship. Upon notification, the court shall issue new letters of guardianship
11that specify that the successor guardianship is permanent or that specify the period
12for a temporary successor guardianship.
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(b)
Appointment; when no guardian. 1. If a guardian dies, is removed by order
14of the court, or resigns and the resignation is accepted by the court, the court, on its
15own motion or upon petition of any interested person, may appoint a competent and
16suitable person as successor guardian. The court may, upon request of any interested
17person or on its own motion, direct that the petition or motion for the appointment
18of a successor guardian be heard in the same manner and subject to the same
19requirements as provided under this section for an original appointment of a
20guardian.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
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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.
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(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:
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1. Abuses or neglects the child or knowingly permits others to do so.
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2. Fails to disclose information specified in sub. (3) (c) that would have
8prevented appointment of the person as guardian.
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3. Otherwise fails to perform any of his or her duties as a guardian under s.
1048.023.
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(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.
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(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:
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1. Remove the guardian.
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2. Remove the guardian and appoint a successor guardian.
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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.
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4. Modify the duties and authority of the guardian.
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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.
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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:
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1. The guardianship is for a lesser period of time and that time has expired.
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2. The child marries.
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3. The child dies.
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4. The child's residence changes from this state to another state and a guardian
15is appointed in the new state of residence.
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5. The guardian dies, or resigns and the resignation is accepted by the court,
17and a successor guardian is not appointed.
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6. The guardian is removed for cause under sub. (9) (d) 1. and a successor
19guardian is not appointed.
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7. The court terminates the guardianship on the request of a parent of the child
21under par. (b).
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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18Section
26. 48.977 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
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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.
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4Section
27. 48.977 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
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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:
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(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:
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(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:
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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:
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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:
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(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.