2025 Session Last amended: 2003 session

§ 524.5-203 — Objection by Minor or Others to Parental Appointment

Plain-Language Summary

Any interested person can petition the court for appointment of a guardian for a minor. The petition must include specific information about the child and proposed guardian.

524.5-203 OBJECTION BY MINOR OR OTHERS TO PARENTAL APPOINTMENT.

Until the court has confirmed an appointee under section 524.5-202, 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 custody or care of the minor may prevent or terminate the appointment at any time by filing in the court in which the appointing instrument is filed a written objection and by giving notice of the objection to the guardian and any other persons entitled to notice of the acceptance of the appointment. An objection may be withdrawn, and if withdrawn is of no effect. An objection does not preclude an appointment of the appointee by the court. The court may treat the filing of an objection as a petition for the appointment of an emergency or a temporary guardian under section 524.5-204, and proceed accordingly.

History:

2003 c 12 art 1 s 19

History: History:

  2003 c 12 art 1 s 19

Practical Notes

To become a child’s guardian, you file a petition with the court. The petition must explain why a guardian is needed and include information about the child, their parents, and the proposed guardian.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes