Can I file a petition for appointment as guardian of the person of the minor with the Probate Division?
No. The Probate Division handles guardianships of the property or assets of a minor. The Family Division handles petitions for appointment of a custodian of a child when one is needed to make care or custody decisions. A petition for appointment as custodian should be filed in the Family Division.
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