2011 Louisiana Laws
Children's Code
CHC 720 — Motion for guardianship
Art. 720. Motion for guardianship
A. After a child has been adjudicated to be in need of care, a motion for guardianship may be filed by the department, parent or counsel for the child.
B. The motion shall include all of the following:
(1) The name and gender of the child, and the date and place of his birth.
(2) A description of the mental and physical health of the child.
(3) The current placement of the child and when it began.
(4) The name and address of the proposed guardian and any relationship to the child.
(5) The name and address of the parents of the child.
(6) A plain and concise statement of the facts on which the motion for guardianship is sought and why neither adoption nor reunification with a parent is in the best interest of the child.
C. If any of the information required by Paragraph B of this Article is unknown, the motion shall state that fact. In addition, if the location of either parent is unknown, the motion shall disclose efforts to locate him.
D. Unless not yet completed, the home study, as required by Article 721, shall be attached to the motion. If not attached, it shall be submitted to the court as soon as it is completed.
Acts 2011, No. 128, §1.
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