§5-201. Appointment and status of guardian A person becomes a guardian of a minor by parental appointment or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian or the minor. This section does not apply to permanency guardians appointed in District Court child protective proceedings […]
§5-202. Parental appointment of guardian 1. Appointment by parent. A guardian may be appointed by will or other signed writing by a parent for any minor child the parent has or may have in the future. The appointment may specify the desired limitations on the powers to be given to the guardian. The appointing parent […]
§5-203. Objection by minor or others to parental appointment Until the court has confirmed an appointee under section 5-202, a minor who is the subject of an appointment by a parent and who has attained 14 years of age, the other parent or a person other than a parent or guardian having care or custody […]
§5-204. Judicial appointment of guardian; conditions for appointment 1. Petition. A minor or a person interested in the welfare of a minor may petition for appointment of a guardian. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 2. Appointment. The court may appoint a guardian for […]
§5-205. Judicial appointment of guardian; procedure 1. Petition; notice of hearing. After a petition for appointment of a guardian is filed, the court shall schedule a hearing, and the petitioner shall give notice of the time and place of the hearing, together with a copy of the petition, to: A. The minor, if the […]
§5-206. Terms of order appointing guardian 1. Terms of order. An order appointing a guardian of a minor must include the following: A. The reasons for the appointment of the guardian, including whether there was any agreement by the parties or findings after a hearing; [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); […]
§5-207. Duties of guardian 1. Guardian has duties and responsibilities of a parent. Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian of a minor has the duties and responsibilities of a parent regarding the minor’s support, care, education, health and welfare. A guardian shall act at all times in the best interest of the […]
§5-208. Powers of guardian 1. Guardian has powers of a parent. Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian of a minor has the powers of a parent regarding the minor’s support, care, education, health and welfare. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] […]
§5-209. Rights and immunities of guardian 1. Reasonable compensation and reimbursement. A guardian is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as guardian and to reimbursement for room, board and clothing provided by the guardian to the minor, but only as approved by the court. If a conservator, other than the guardian or a person who […]
§5-210. Modification or termination of guardianship; other proceedings after appointment 1. Modification of guardianship order. A guardian of a minor, a parent of a minor, a person interested in the welfare of a minor or the minor, if 14 years of age or older, may file a motion asking the court to modify the terms […]
§5-211. Transitional arrangement for minors; continued contact with former guardian after termination 1. Transitional arrangements. In issuing, modifying or terminating an order of guardianship for a minor, the court may enter an order providing for transitional arrangements for the minor if the court determines that such arrangements will assist the minor with a transition of […]
§5-212. Appointment of guardian ad litem for minor In any proceeding under this Part, including for issuing, modifying or terminating an order of guardianship for a minor, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor. The appointment may be made at any time, but the court shall make every effort to make […]
