Terminate (End) Guardianship of Minor – Parents Withdrew Consent, or Reasons No Longer Exist

These forms may be used by:

• The child’s parent (if their parental rights haven’t been terminated by court order);
• The guardian (or co-guardians);
• The child, if the child is 14 years old or older; OR
• An interested person

To ask a North Dakota Juvenile Court to terminate (end) the guardianship of the minor child and discharge the guardian (or co-guardians) because:

• The parents originally consented to the guardianship, but now withdraw their consent; OR
• The basis (reason) for the guardianship no longer exists.

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 to Ask to Terminate the Guardianship (Follow the instructions to complete the forms):

• Instructions for Termination When the Parents Withdrew Consent, or the Reasons No Longer Exist

Forms You WILL Need:

• Form 1: Petition for Termination of Guardianship & Discharge of Guardian/Co-Guardians
• Form 2: Affidavit for Termination of Guardianship & Discharge of Guardian/Co-Guardians

Forms You MAY Need:

• Form 3: Notice of Hearing on Petition for Termination of Guardianship & Discharge of Guardian/Co-Guardians
• Form 5: Affidavit of Service by Mail

Findings of Fact and Order Form You MAY Need:

• Form 4: Findings and Order Terminating Guardianship and Discharging Guardian/Co-Guardians (Proposed)

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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