Guardians & Other Caregivers
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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...
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...
How do I ask for a lawyer in a petition for appointment of guardian of minor case?
If you are a parent and someone has filed to create a guardianship over your child, and do not have enough money for an attorney, you have the right to have the court appoint you an attorney.
How do I ask for a lawyer in a petition for removal of guardian of minor or general petition to modify?
If you are a parent whose child is under a guardianship that you want to end, and do not have enough money for an attorney, you may be able to have the court appoint you an attorney to regain custody. To get a court-appointed attorney, you...
How to end a guardianship of a minor
Sometimes, parents are not able to care for their children. For example, they may have trouble managing their parental responsibilities due to substance abuse. The parents may have agreed that a relative should take over parenting their...