Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
guardianship
What are my parental rights now that my parents have permant guardianship of my 3 children. They recentlly put my 8 year old son on Adderal and did so without telling me or including me in the decision. I found out a month after the fact through my son pulling out a plastic baggie on an overnight visit. I am strongly against this decision so I would like to know my rights.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: guardianship
You do not have any rights. These ended when they acquired guardianship. If you want rights, you have to ask the court.
Re: guardianship
Your rights, if any, are set forth in the decree of guardianship. As a general rule, however, whether you agreed to this guardianship or it was put in place in a contested process, you have no right to be included in any decisions. Guardianship means that the parental rights and obligations have been transferred from the parent to the guardian.