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Question: i need help trying to get started on taking guardianship of my girlfriend. shes living with me and another family i just recently got an apartment i wanted her to move in with me but shes 17 and can't be on the lease. what can i do to try and get temporary guardianship until she turns 18 in july

Answer: This is for informational purposes only; you may want to consult an attorney for legal advice. You may want to look to Title 8 of the Arizona Revised Statues (A.R.S.) to read the statutes on guardianship. http://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=8 A.R.S. § 8-871 explains who can apply for permanent guardianship of a child as well as when the court can establish permanent guardianship. A.R.S. § 8-872 outlines the procedure needed to file for permanent guardianship with the court. You can find out more information on guardianship, the process for guardianship and the necessary forms through your local Superior Court. For Maricopa County, you can view the documents on the court's website http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/index.asp.