In most jurisdictions, a minor, on reaching a certain age, which was 14 years at common law, may choose his or her own guardian, conditioned on the guardian's posting of a bond and subject to confirmation by the court. The authorities are not in agreement as to whether a minor's right to select a guardian may be exercised for the purpose of superseding a guardian previously appointed. Where a minor is not of sufficient age to have an unqualified right to select a guardian, it is usual for the court to ascertain the preference of the minor if the minor is of an age to exercise an intelligent choice.
Bakersfield California Petition for Notice to Minor to Nominate or Select Guardian
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Multi-State
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Bakersfield
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US-03326BG
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