(a) A person who is entitled to apply for the appointment of a guardian for a minor may petition the court for a rule to show cause why the guardian repre- senting the minor in an action should not be removed and another guardian be substituted.
Rule 2033.Removal of Guardian.
Adopted February 14, 1939 · Last amended April 18, 1975 · Last verified June 30, 2026
In one sentenceRule 2033 lets a person entitled to apply for a minor's guardian petition the court to remove the existing guardian for cause.
Full Text of Rule 2033
(b) The petition shall be in substantially the same form as the petition for the appointment of a guardian under these rules and shall set forth the reasons why the substitution should be made.
(c) The court upon the petition, or on its own motion, shall make such sub- stitution when it deems the same advisable.
Plain-English Summary
A guardian who is not serving the child well can be replaced. This rule lets a person who is entitled to apply for the appointment of a minor's guardian petition the court for a rule to show cause why the current guardian should not be removed, giving the court a means to protect the minor's interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a minor's litigation guardian be removed?
Yes. An eligible person may petition the court to remove the guardian for cause.
Amendment History
The provisions of this Rule 2033 adopted February 14, 1939, effective September 4, 1939; amended April 18, 1975, effective immediately, 5 Pa.B. 1820.
Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment
history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation
of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. ·
Official text
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