Subsection 1: The application

The juvenile guardianship judge with territorial jurisdiction is that of the minor’s habitual residence.

The matter is referred to the judge by petition delivered or addressed to the registry of the judicial court. The application shall state, on pain of nullity, the surname, forenames and address of the applicant, his relationship to the minor, and the identity and address of the minor and his parents. Where the application is based on the provisions of the second paragraph of article 387-3 of the Civil Code,…