Docket No. SU17P0809GD Guardian of a Minor Bella Leona Tompkins

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial Court

Probate and Family Court Department

SUFFOLK Division Docket No. SU17P0809GD

In the interests of Bella Leona Tompkins

of Mattapan, MA

Minor

NOTICE AND ORDER:

Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor

NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 04/21/2017 by Stephanie A. Gordon of Mattapan, MA will be held 06/05/2017 08:30 AM Motion Located at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 Probation Dept.

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.

3. 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.

4. 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 interests.

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: May 1, 2017

Terri Klug Cafazzo

Register of Probate