On November 03, 2020 a
Miscellaneous
was filed
involving a dispute between
and
for Guardian of the Person
in the District Court of San Bernardino County.
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GC 248
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Name sfa barnumber and add2ss FOR COURT USE ONLY
Ray Augustine Ramos and Betty Jean Ramos
11592 Primrose Avenue Hesperia CA 92345
TELEPHONE NO 9rJ 377 SOOZ FAX N0 OptionaQ
e na1 ao RESs optionaq
SUPEROOF2
efl COURT OF CqLIFORNPA
ATTORNEY FOR Name N PRO PER
SAN 1TY OF SAtV BERNARDINQ
iERNARDlN T Y
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF San Bernardino
STREETADDRESS
247 W 3 d Str@et 2nd Floor
MAILING ADDRESS oV 20 L9fij
c rvnn oz Pcooe
San Bernardino CA 92415 0212
B aNCH NAME Probate Division
BY
GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON Q ESTATE MY GA urY
OF Name t kr lc 1C ht Q1 A y 1 yS MINOR
CASE NUMBER 3
DUTIES OF GUARDIAN
and Acknowledgment of Receipt
DUTIES OF GUARDIAN
When you are appointed by the court as a guardian of a minor you become an officer of the court and assume certain
duties and obligations An attorney is best qualified to advise you about these matters You should clearly understand the
information on this form You will find additional information in the Guardianship Pamphler for Guardianships of Children
in the Probate Court Form GG205 which is available from the court
1 GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON
If the probate court appoints you as a guardian of the person for a child you will be required to assume important
duties and obligations
a
Fundamental responsibilities The guardian of the person of a child has the care custody and control of
the child As guardian you are responsible for providing for food clothing shelter education and all the
medical and dental needs of the child You must provide for the safety protection and physical and emotional
growth of the child
b
Custody As guardian of the person of the child you have full legal and physical custody of the child and are
responsible for all decisions relating to the child The child s parents can no longer make decisions for the
child while there is a guardianship The parents rights are suspended terminated
not as long as a guardian
is appointed for a minor
c
Education As guardian of the person of the child you are responsible for the child s education You
determine where the child should attend school As the child s advocate within the school system you should
attend conferences and play an active role in the child s education For younger children you may want to
consider enrolling the child in Head Start or other similar programs For older children you should consider
their future educational needs such as college or a specialized school You must assist the child in obtaining
services if the child has special educational needs You should help the child in setting and attaining his or her
educational goals
d
Residence As guardian you have the right to determine where the child lives The child will normally live
with you but when it is necessary you are allowed to make other arrangements if it is in the best interest of
the child You should obtain court approval before placing the child back with his or her parents
As guardian you do not have the right to change the child s residence to a place outside of California unless
you first receive the court s permission If the court grants permission California law requires that you
establish legal guardianship in the state where the child will be living Individual states have different rules
regarding guardianships You should seek additional information about guardianships in the state where you
want the child to live
Continued on reverse
Form Adopted for Mandatory Use
Judicial Council of California DUTIES OF GUARDIAN Page one of five
GC 248 New January 1 2001
Probate
GC 248
GUARDIAN OF Name c ase NUMaeR
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1 P
3 T
MtNC R
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Medicai treatment As guardian you are responsible for meeting the medical needs of the child In most
cases you have the authority ta consent to the child s medical treatment However if the child is 14 years ar
older surgery nay not be performed on the chifd unless either 1 both the child and the guardian consent or
2 a caurt arder is abtained that specifically authorizes the surgery This holds true except in emergencies A
guardian may not place a child involuntarily in a mental health treatment facility under a probate guardianship
A mental health canservatorship proceeding is required for such an invaluntary commitment Nowever the
guardian may secure counseling and other necessary mental health services for the child The law also
allows olde and more mature children to consent to their own treatmsnt in certain situations such as
outpatient mental health treatment medical care related to pregnancy or sexually ransmitted diseases and
drug and alcohol treatment
f Community resources There are agencies in each county that may be helpful in meeting the specific
needs af children who come from conflicted troubled or deprived environments Ifthe child has special
needs yau must strive to meet fhose needs or secure appropriate services
g Financial support Even when the child has a guardian the parents are still obEigated to financially support
the child The guardian may take action to obtain child support The child may also be eligible for Temporary
Aid foc Needy Families TANF formerly knawn as AFDC sacial security benefits Veterans Administration
benefits Indian chiid welfare benefits and other public or private funds
h Visitation The court may require that you allow visitation or cantact befinreen the child and his or her
parents The child s needs often require that the parent child relationship be maintained vuithin reason
However the caurt may place restrictians on the visits such as the requirement of supervision The eaurt
may also impase other conditions in the child s best interest
Driver s license As guardian af the person you have the authority to consent to the minor s application for
a driver s license f you consent you wifl become liable for any civil damages that may result if the minar
causes an accident The law requires that anyone signing the DMV application obtain insurance to cover the
minor
j Enlistment in the armed services The guardian may consent to a minor s enlistment in the armed
services If the minor enters into active duty with the armed faress the minor becomes emancipated under
California law
k Marriage For the minor to marry the guardian and the court must give permission If the minor enters a
valid marriage the minor becomes emancipated under California law
I Change of address A guardian must notify the court in writing of any change in the address of either the
child ar the guardian This includes any changes that result from the child s leaving the guardian s home ar
returning to the parent s home Yau must always abtain court permission before you move the child to
another state or country
m Caurt visitors and status reports Some caunties have a program in which court visitars track and review
guardianships If your county has such a program you will be expected to cooperate with all requests of the
caurk visitor As guardian you may alsa be required to fill out and file status reports In all counties you must
caoperate with the court and court investigators
n Misconduct of the child A guardian like a parent is liable for the harm and damages caused by the willful
misconduct af a child There are special rules concerning harm caused by the use of a firearm If you are
concerned about your passible liabifity you should consuft an attarney
o Additiona responsibilities The court may place other conditions an the guardianship or additional duties
upon yau as guardian Far example the court may require the guardian to complete counseling or parenting
classes to obtain specific services for the child or to follaw a scheduled visitation plan between the child and
the child s parents or relatives As guardian yau must foilow all caurt orders
Cantinued an page three
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GC 248 New January 1 200 DUTIES OF GUARDIAN
Probate
Document Filed Date
November 03, 2020
Case Filing Date
November 03, 2020
Category
Guardian of the Person
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GC 248 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Name sfa barnumber and add2ss FOR COURT USE ONLY Ray Augustine Ramos and Betty Jean Ramos 11592 Primrose Avenue Hesperia CA 92345 TELEPHONE NO 9rJ 377 SOOZ FAX N0 OptionaQ e na1 ao RESs optionaq SUPEROOF2 efl COURT OF CqLIFORNPA ATTORNEY FOR Name N PRO PER SAN 1TY OF SAtV BERNARDINQ iERNARDlN T Y SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF San Bernardino STREETADDRESS 247 W 3 d Str@et 2nd Floor MAILING ADDRESS oV 20 L9fij c rvnn oz Pcooe San Bernardino CA 92415 0212 B aNCH NAME Probate Division BY GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON Q ESTATE MY GA urY OF Name t kr lc 1C ht Q1 A y 1 yS MINOR CASE NUMBER 3 DUTIES OF GUARDIAN and Acknowledgment of Receipt DUTIES OF GUARDIAN When you are appointed by the court as a guardian of a minor you become an officer of the court and assume certain duties and obligations An attorney is best qualified to advise you about these matters You should clearly understand the information on this form You will find additional information in the Guardianship Pamphler for Guardianships of Children in the Probate Court Form GG205 which is available from the court 1 GUARDIANSHIP OF THE PERSON If the probate court appoints you as a guardian of the person for a child you will be required to assume important duties and obligations a Fundamental responsibilities The guardian of the person of a child has the care custody and control of the child As guardian you are responsible for providing for food clothing shelter education and all the medical and dental needs of the child You must provide for the safety protection and physical and emotional growth of the child b Custody As guardian of the person of the child you have full legal and physical custody of the child and are responsible for all decisions relating to the child The child s parents can no longer make decisions for the child while there is a guardianship The parents rights are suspended terminated not as long as a guardian is appointed for a minor c Education As guardian of the person of the child you are responsible for the child s education You determine where the child should attend school As the child s advocate within the school system you should attend conferences and play an active role in the child s education For younger children you may want to consider enrolling the child in Head Start or other similar programs For older children you should consider their future educational needs such as college or a specialized school You must assist the child in obtaining services if the child has special educational needs You should help the child in setting and attaining his or her educational goals d Residence As guardian you have the right to determine where the child lives The child will normally live with you but when it is necessary you are allowed to make other arrangements if it is in the best interest of the child You should obtain court approval before placing the child back with his or her parents As guardian you do not have the right to change the child s residence to a place outside of California unless you first receive the court s permission If the court grants permission California law requires that you establish legal guardianship in the state where the child will be living Individual states have different rules regarding guardianships You should seek additional information about guardianships in the state where you want the child to live Continued on reverse Form Adopted for Mandatory Use Judicial Council of California DUTIES OF GUARDIAN Page one of five GC 248 New January 1 2001 Probate GC 248 GUARDIAN OF Name c ase NUMaeR e a4 1 P 3 T MtNC R e Medicai treatment As guardian you are responsible for meeting the medical needs of the child In most cases you have the authority ta consent to the child s medical treatment However if the child is 14 years ar older surgery nay not be performed on the chifd unless either 1 both the child and the guardian consent or 2 a caurt arder is abtained that specifically authorizes the surgery This holds true except in emergencies A guardian may not place a child involuntarily in a mental health treatment facility under a probate guardianship A mental health canservatorship proceeding is required for such an invaluntary commitment Nowever the guardian may secure counseling and other necessary mental health services for the child The law also allows olde and more mature children to consent to their own treatmsnt in certain situations such as outpatient mental health treatment medical care related to pregnancy or sexually ransmitted diseases and drug and alcohol treatment f Community resources There are agencies in each county that may be helpful in meeting the specific needs af children who come from conflicted troubled or deprived environments Ifthe child has special needs yau must strive to meet fhose needs or secure appropriate services g Financial support Even when the child has a guardian the parents are still obEigated to financially support the child The guardian may take action to obtain child support The child may also be eligible for Temporary Aid foc Needy Families TANF formerly knawn as AFDC sacial security benefits Veterans Administration benefits Indian chiid welfare benefits and other public or private funds h Visitation The court may require that you allow visitation or cantact befinreen the child and his or her parents The child s needs often require that the parent child relationship be maintained vuithin reason However the caurt may place restrictians on the visits such as the requirement of supervision The eaurt may also impase other conditions in the child s best interest Driver s license As guardian af the person you have the authority to consent to the minor s application for a driver s license f you consent you wifl become liable for any civil damages that may result if the minar causes an accident The law requires that anyone signing the DMV application obtain insurance to cover the minor j Enlistment in the armed services The guardian may consent to a minor s enlistment in the armed services If the minor enters into active duty with the armed faress the minor becomes emancipated under California law k Marriage For the minor to marry the guardian and the court must give permission If the minor enters a valid marriage the minor becomes emancipated under California law I Change of address A guardian must notify the court in writing of any change in the address of either the child ar the guardian This includes any changes that result from the child s leaving the guardian s home ar returning to the parent s home Yau must always abtain court permission before you move the child to another state or country m Caurt visitors and status reports Some caunties have a program in which court visitars track and review guardianships If your county has such a program you will be expected to cooperate with all requests of the caurk visitor As guardian you may alsa be required to fill out and file status reports In all counties you must caoperate with the court and court investigators n Misconduct of the child A guardian like a parent is liable for the harm and damages caused by the willful misconduct af a child There are special rules concerning harm caused by the use of a firearm If you are concerned about your passible liabifity you should consuft an attarney o Additiona responsibilities The court may place other conditions an the guardianship or additional duties upon yau as guardian Far example the court may require the guardian to complete counseling or parenting classes to obtain specific services for the child or to follaw a scheduled visitation plan between the child and the child s parents or relatives As guardian yau must foilow all caurt orders Cantinued an page three Page two of flve GC 248 New January 1 200 DUTIES OF GUARDIAN Probate