Relative Guardianship Investigations

The Probate judge appoints Family Court Services to conduct investigations of proposed guardians, who are relatives of children whose parents are otherwise unable to meet the best interest of the children pursuant to
Probate Code § 1513(a).

Beginning January 2, 2020, Family Court Services has been conducting background checks in relative guardianship cases for all petitioners and other adults residing in the home. A
guardianship questionnaire
must be completed and submitted to Family Court Services. When submitting the questionnaires, petitioners can email them directly to the
FCS@kern.courts.ca.gov.