About Order for Investigation of Non-Relative Guardian(s) by Health & Human Services, Child Welfare Division
This form orders the Health & Human Services, Child Welfare Division to conduct an investigation, screening, and licensure check on proposed non-relative guardian(s) of minor(s) and file a written report with the court prior to the guardianship hearing.
When you'd use it: Used when a Petition for Appointment of Guardian(s) of Minor(s) has been filed in Napa County Superior Court and the proposed guardian(s) are non-relatives requiring investigation under Probate Code sections 1513(a), 1516, and 1543.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order for Investigation of Non-Relative Guardian(s) by Health & Human Services, Child Welfare Division is published as a PDF by the California courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Source: napa.courts.ca.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Order for Investigation of Non-Relative Guardian(s) by Health & Human Services, Child Welfare Division in California
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order for Investigation of Non-Relative Guardian(s) by Health & Human Services, Child Welfare Division (GU-2) when used when a Petition for Appointment of Guardian(s) of Minor(s) has been filed in Napa County Superior Court and the proposed guardian(s) are non-relatives requiring investigation under Probate Code sections 1513(a), 1516, and 1543. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — California probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Order for Investigation of Non-Relative Guardian(s) by Health & Human Services, Child Welfare Division carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Order for Investigation of Non-Relative Guardian(s) by Health & Human Services, Child Welfare Division to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the California county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).