Statutes | 4 HCC § 3 Chapter III § 86 | 2020
a. The Court may modify any Order or decree made by it but no modification of an Order shall be made until there has been a hearing after due notice to all persons concerned.
b. The Court may hold a hearing to modify a Guardianship Order at any time upon the motion of any of the following:
(1) The child age sixteen (16) years of age or older.
(2) The child&rsquos parent(s).
(3) The guardian of the child.
(4) The Guardian Ad Litem.
c. The motioning party bears the burden of proving that modification of the Guardianship Order is in the best interests of the child.
d. The motioning party may seek a modification of a variety of things, including, but not limited to:
(1) Child Support.
(2) A name change.
(3) The power to manage the property of child.
(4) A change from Temporary to Permanent Guardianship.
e. Best Interests Statement. A Best Interests Statement must be filed with the Court any time a motion is filed for modification of a Guardianship Order. CFS shall submit the written statement of its findings with regards to the best interests of the child three (3) days prior to the hearing.
f. Notice of Modification. Notice of an Order modifying a guardianship shall be given to the parent(s), guardian(s), custodian(s), and, where appropriate, to the child.