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Guardianship of Alexander Velasquez et al

Case Number

23PR00349

Case Type

Guardianship - Person

Hearing Date / Time

Thu, 09/14/2023 - 09:00

Nature of Proceedings

Petition: Appoint Guardian of Person

Tentative Ruling

Updated 09.12.2023

Appearance required. 

Please be prepared to discuss the following:

Proof of Personal Service on Jannet Carrillo (mother). The Declaration of Due Diligence asks the Court to dispense with service to the mother because the Petitioner cannot locate her. The declaration states that the father, Miguel, did not know where she was, however, the Court Investigator’s report states that Miguel has contact with her and is applying for housing so they all can live together.

The following must be submitted:

Proof of Service on Miguel Angel Velasquez (father), and Alexander Velasquez (Proposed ward over 12 years of age). The Petitioner has stated that she is in contact with the father and has nonetheless executed service. Also, one of the wards, Alexander, is over 12 and requires personal service or one of the alternatives listed below.

The exceptions to personal service are:

  • Filing a Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (Judicial Council form GC-211); or,
  • Filing an adequately supported request to dispense with notice (CRC 7.52; see Local Court form SC-6014).

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