Guardianship of J.T.

This case is before us on a report from a judge in the Probate and Family Court. It concerns a guardianship of a minor child pursuant to G. L. c. 190B. Specifically, the question is whether an indigent parent who petitions to remove a guardian and regain custody of her child, or to establish visitation with the child, has a right to counsel on those petitions. We discharge the report as moot.

The guardian was appointed in accordance with G. L. c. 190B, § 5-206, in May, 2014. The mother, who was not represented by counsel, consented to the appointment of the guardian. In March, 2015, the mother…