Legal Advertisements - Week of December 12, 2024
NOTICE AND ORDER
Petition for Appointment of
Guardian of a Minor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL24P1930GD
In the matter of: Annabelle May Harwood
Of: Mattapoisett, MA
Minor
NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
- Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 08/15/2024 by Kristine A Francis of West Wareham MA Hannah May Hodges of Mattaposett, MA will be held 12/19/2024 10:30 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing
Located Plymouth Probate and Family Court 52 Obery Street Plymouth, MA 02360
2 Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to:
File the original with the Court; and
Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.
- Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.
- Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard.
- Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interest.
THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.
Date: August 29, 2024
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
