Guardianship of Shayla M.
Trina M. gave birth to her daughter while in prison. The father is unknown, and Trina M. placed the infant in Angela L.'s care pending her release. But no release date became imminent and Angela L. could not secure medical insurance for the child because she was neither a relative nor guardian. She successfully petitioned to be appointed a temporary guardian. Trina M. contested Angela L.'s petition to be appointed a permanent guardian and nominated another. At the hearing on the competing petitions on August 28, 2009, Trina M. was represented by counsel who contested the accuracy of a report from the Monterey County Department of Social Services made under Probate Code section 1513.[1] She also explained that Trina M.'s release date was May 25, 2010. The trial court granted Angela L.'s petition.
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