Legal Opinion
In Re Krystal S.
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided January 8, 1991PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CLIFFORD, Justice.
In this proceeding brought pursuant to 18-A M.R.S.A. § 5-207 (1981), Edith S., the former foster parent of Kathy A., sought appointment as guardian of Krystal S., Kathy’s minor child. The Penobscot County Probate Court {Patterson, J.) found pursuant to 18-A M.R.S.A. § 5-204 (1981) that there was insufficient proof that Kathy’s parental rights of custody had been terminated or suspended by circumstances. Despite that finding, the court did not dismiss Edith’s petition. Rather, pursuant to 18-A M.R.S.A. § 5-207(b), the court appointed Kathy as guardian of Krystal, subject to…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Luce Co. v. HoeflerSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1983
- Hoy v. WillisNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1978
- Roussel v. StateSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1971
- Estate of FisherSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1988
- Shaw v. SmallSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1924
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3Cited by16 opinions
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- Matter of J.G.North Dakota Supreme Court · 2013
- Estate of GalluzzoSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1992
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