The 18th Judicial Circuit Court Guardianship Help Desk is designed to offer assistance to self-represented litigants in navigating the guardianship process by providing information on pro bono and low-cost legal services, information on legal referral services and information about mediation services (if applicable), forms and instructions on completing existing and approved Statewide forms, information on court procedures and help with completing documents in guardianship cases limited to filling out the initial petition, sending the necessary notices, issuing of summons, obtaining physician reports, executing the oath of office, providing information on how to secure a bond and assisting the Self-Represented Litigant in drafting "friend of court" orders to present to the Court following their consultation with the Help Desk. The 18th Judicial Circuit Court Guardianship Help Desk will also prepare handouts and checklists for litigants to use both in court and at home as they prepare the filings necessary for their case.
Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 14.52