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Terminate (End) Guardianship of Minor – 18 Years Old, Adopted, Married or Deceased

The Guardian/Co-Guardians may use these forms if:

  1. A North Dakota state district court or North Dakota state juvenile court appointed the guardian/co-guardians for the child; AND
  2. The guardian/co-guardians want to ask the North Dakota state court to terminate or end the guardianship for one of the following reasons:
    • The child turned 18 years old;
    • The child was adopted;
    • The child was married (and is under 18 years old); OR
    • The child died.

IMPORTANT: ND Legal Self Help Center staff and court employees aren’t allowed to give legal advice and can’t help you create legal documents or complete any forms. If you’re unsure how to proceed, consult an attorney.

Instructions and Forms for Guardian/Co-Guardian to Ask to Terminate the Guardianship:

Form to Object to Termination of Guardianship and Demand a Hearing:

If you do not understand any of this information, or if you have trouble filling out any of the forms located here, please see an attorney for help.

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