Massachusetts Guardianship Lawyer

In July of 2009, Massachusetts implemented a new Probate Code. This code includes significant changes to the way the state handles guardianship of a minor. While guardians have certain responsibilities regarding the child, the child’s parents still retain certain rights.

If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or another person in a child’s life and you have questions about guardianship, contact me, Claudette-Jean Girard, Attorney at Law. I am a lawyer, a parent and a grandparent, and I am familiar with many of the challenges you are facing.

Guardianship Of A Child In Massachusetts

When a parent or both parents of a child are temporarily unable to care for the child, another adult may be appointed the child’s guardian. Guardianship is not adoption. It is a legal way of allowing a family member or another party to take custody of a child; it can be an alternative to having the Department of Children and Families (DCF) take custody of the child. Often, a family member receives guardianship following problems with neglect, chemical dependency, mental illness or abuse.

I am a family law attorney who can represent parties on all sides of guardianship cases. I can act for the child’s parent or the potential legal guardian. I am familiar with the buzzwords and factors that the judges look for in these complex and emotionally challenging situations.

Contact My Firm For Skilled Counsel

Call 877-622-6089 to arrange a consultation with a Springfield guardianship attorney or send me an email. I can guide you through this difficult time.