Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Circuit Court of Cook County - Guardianship Assistance Desk for Minors provides free assistance in preparing court documents related to the application for guardianship of a minor. Guardianship is always subject to a court order and parents have the right to ask the court to get the child back.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

69 West Washington Street , Chicago, IL 60602

Application process

Appointment Required. When arriving for services, individuals should bring: - Valid State Identification - Child's birth certificate - Either notarized consent from parents or their last known addresses or death certificate - Filing fee and court costs if individuals do not meet the court's low-income guidelines

Languages

English

Service area

Cook county, IL

Agency info

Circuit Court Of Cook County

Circuit Court of Cook County - Guardianship Assistance Desk for Minors can help prepare forms to file for guardianship.