Guardians & Other Caregivers
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Caregivers or Guardianship: Choosing the best option for a child
Need help deciding what's best for your family? Start here.
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Guardianship of a minor: An overview
Learn how temporary and permanent guardianships of children work.
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Planning for a family emergency
Learn how your family can plan for who will care for your children in an emergency, especially if you are an immigrant.
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Changing a guardianship of a child
Learn how to ask the court for a change to the guardianship of a child.
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How to end guardianship of a child
Learn how to ask the court to end a guardianship of a minor if you are the parent, child, or another interested person.
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Permanent guardianship of a child
Learn how the court appoints a permanent guardian for a child and which forms a parent and guardian file.
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Temporary guardianship of a child
Learn how to become a child's temporary guardian: which forms to file, what happens at the hearing, and how long guardianship lasts.
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Alternatives to Guardianships: Caregivers
In this 1-hour video, legal aid lawyers explain different options available in Massachusetts for choosing and authorizing caregivers for minors and people who are incapacitated, specifically 18–23-year-olds, outside of filing a petition for...
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Appointing a temporary agent for my child
Sometimes, because of work, sickness, or travel you may not be able to care for your child. To make sure someone can take care of your child for a short period of time, you can give legal permission. It is called appointing a temporary...
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Court Forms: Guardianship of a child
Download forms you file in connection with guardianships over a child.
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Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons
Seeking guardianship to be able to support young adults with special needs can be stressful and overwhelming. In this 1-hour video, legal aid lawyers explain the process and requirements for becoming the guardian for an incapacitated adult...
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How do I ask for a lawyer in a case to appoint a guardian for a minor?
Has someone filed to create a guardianship over your child? You have the right to a free lawyer from the court if you don’t have enough money to pay for one.
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How do I ask for a lawyer in a case to change or end guardianship of a minor?
You may be able to get a free lawyer from the court if you don’t have enough money to pay for one.
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Naming a caregiver for my child
Learn how to give permission to someone you trust to make education and health care decisions for your child.
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Replacing the guardian of a child
Learn how to ask the court to remove the current guardian and appoint a new one.
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The right to a court-appointed lawyer in a guardianship case
If you are involved in a guardianship case and your income is low, you may have the right to a lawyer. Read about court-appointed lawyers for children, guardians, and parents.
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When a guardian wants to resign
Learn the steps a guardian of a child must take to resign.
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