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Under RCW 11.130, the Court can appoint a guardian for a minor who does not have a guardian under the following circumstances: 
Appointing a guardian is in the best interest of a minor, and one of the following items must also be true: 

• Each parent of the minor agrees after being informed about what a guardianship means; or
• All parental rights have been terminated; or
• There is clear and convincing evidence that no parent of the minor is willing or able to exercise parenting functions as defined in RCW 26.09.004. 

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.09.004

Minor Guardianship Book and Instructions
The Court Facilitator has prepared an informative Minor Guardianship book complete with blank forms and instructions on the filing process. You can purchase a book in the Yakima County Clerk's Office, Room 323 of the courthouse.  The cost of the book is $50.  The Clerk is open Monday- Friday from 8:30-4:00 pm, and you must pay for your book with cash.  

Further Assistance

If you need assistance in completing the book, you may schedule an appointment with the Facilitator by calling 509-574-2695.