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You are here: Families & Children > Guardianship (Probate Court) > General Information about Guardianships > Can a child ask the Court for a guardian?

Yes. If the child is 12 or older, s/he can ask the court to appoint a guardian.

Some counties have agencies that specialize in representing children. Click here for help finding one of these agencies.

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