Ventura — Termination of Guardianship

Source: https://ventura.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/probate_guardianship-termination_formpacket_infosheet.pdf

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA Self-Help Legal Access Center (SHLAC)

FORMS PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF A PROBATE GUARDIANSHIP Revision Date February 25, 2026

Purpose These forms are used to ask the court to end a guardianship before the child turns 18. The guardian, the parents, or the child (if 12 or older) can ask the judge to end the guardianship. Required Forms You can access the forms by clicking on the highlighted form number below.

• Petition for Termination of Guardianship: GC-255 • Attachment(s) for your declaration(s): MC-025 • Order Terminating Guardianship: GC-260 • Notice of Hearing: GC-020

➢ Attachment to Notice of Hearing Proof of Service by Mail: GC-020(MA) ➢ Proof of Personal Service of Notice of Hearing: GC-020(P)

Filing Fee If you are a parent, there is no fee due at the time of filing. Anyone else will be charged the filing fee. To apply for a fee waiver, prepare and file:

• Request to Waiver Court Fees: FW-001 • Order on Court Fee Waiver: FW-003

Online Form Preparation There is not an online form preparation program available at this time. Program Please contact the Self-Help Legal Access Center for assistance.

Resources & • How to end a guardianship | California Courts | Self Help Guide Guides • Information of Probate Guardianship of the Person: GC-205-INFO

Assistance Parties without an attorney may receive help from the Self-Help Legal Access Center (Civil Self-Help Center). To request help:

• Complete an intake here: Self-Help Legal Access Center Intake • Contact us by phone or make an appointment. For contact information, click here: SHLAC Flyer [Español]