NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Resignation or Petition for Removal of Guardianship of a Minor DOCKET NO. BR20P1936GD, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Trial Court, Probate and Family Court, Bristol Probate and Family Court, Office of Register Suite 240, 40 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780 In the interests of Nivaeh R Gonsalves of New Bedford, MA, Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition to Resign as Guardian of a Minor or Petition for Removal of Guardian of a Minor filed by Department of Children and Families, on Feb 17, 2026 will be held 04/08/2026 at 09:00AM Review Hearing Located: Bristol County Probate & Family Court - 289 Rock St, Fall River, MA 02720 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court, and mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor's best interests. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: February 20, 2026, Thomas C. Hoye Jr., Register of Probate. March 27 2026 LNEO0484668