Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 5-203 – Objection by minor fourteen or older to parental appointment
Section 5–203. [Objection by Minor Fourteen or Older to Parental Appointment.]
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 190B sec. 5-203
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Except where the court has previously confirmed a nominee under section 5–202(c),
(i) a minor 14 or more years of age who is the subject of a parental appointment,
(ii) the other parent, if that parent’s parental rights have not been terminated, or
(iii) a person other than a parent having care or custody of the minor or with whom the minor has resided during the 60 preceding days, excluding a foster parent may prevent the appointment or cause it to terminate by filing in the court in which the appointing instrument is filed a written objection to the appointment before it is accepted or within 30 days after receiving notice of its acceptance. An objection may be withdrawn. An objection shall not preclude appointment of the nominee by the court in a proper proceeding of the parental nominee or any other suitable person. The court may treat the filing of an objection as a petition for the appointment of a temporary guardian, and proceed accordingly.