Published on eHow.com By Vivian Pearson, Contributing Writer

If you have temporary relinquished guardianship of your child due to illness, homelessness or financial problems and wish to regain physical custody of your child, you will need to submit a petition to the court that heard the initial guardianship case. After you file your petition with the court, you will need to attend a hearing in front of a family court judge, who will determine whether to return custody of your child.

Step 1

Prepare a petition to terminate temporary guardianship. Your petition should list the child’s full name and date of birth, your full name and relationship to the child and your reasons for wanting to terminate the temporary guardianship arrangement.

Step 2

Sign the document and have it notarized. Before submitting your petition to the court, execute it in the presence of a notary public.

Step 3

File the petition with the court. To have your petition reviewed by a judge, you will need to submit it to the clerk of the court, who will assign you a hearing date.

Step 4

Make your case in front of the family court judge. At your hearing, explain your reasons for wishing to terminate temporary child guardianship.

Step 5

Present evidence to back up your claims that you are willing and able to care for the minor. If you relinquished guardianship due to problems caring for the child, you may be asked to call in witnesses and provide written evidence to establish that you are a fit custodian.

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