STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF BERNALILLO
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
No. PQ 2018-00040
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADULT
GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING FOR
MATTHEW ANTHONY BRANTON
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO:
AIP Matthew Anthony Branton, 200 Figueroa Street NE, Apt. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87123.
Proposed Guardian, Christine Neal, 200 Figueroa Street NE, Apt. 18, Albuquerque, NM 87123.
GAL, Bruce J. Puma, Jr., 1909 Carlisle Boulevard, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87110-4907
QHCP, Sara Del Campo De Gonzales, University of New Mexico Young Children’ s Health Center, 306A San Pablo St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Court Visitor Beatrice Villegas University of New Mexico Young Children’s Health Center, 306 San Pablo St. SE, Albuquerque , NM 87108
Sarah Steadman, UNM School of Law Clinical Law Program, MSC11-6070, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM 87131-001
The Petition for Appointment of Guardian filed in the above matter will be heard by the Honorable Denise Barela Shepherd at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, Albuquerque , New Mexico on the
10th day of May, 2018 at the hour of 9:30 a.m., with 30 minutes allocated for the hearing, to determine whether a guardian should be appointed for Matthew Anthony Branton. The purpose of this proceeding is to protect Matthew Anthony Branton . At the hearing, the Court will determine whether Matthew Anthony Branton needs to be protected by a guardian under New Mexico law. If the Court finds that Matthew Anthony Branton is in need of a guardian and is incapacitated, the Court shall consider whether Christine Neal should be appointed as his guardian. The Court may at its discretion, appoint some other qualified person or entity as guardian. The Court may also, at its discretion, limit the powers and duties of the guardian to allow Matthew Anthony Branton to retain control over certain activities. Matthew Anthony Branton shall attend the hearing and will be represented by counsel. The Petition may be heard and determined in Matthew Anthony Branton’s absence if the Court determines that his presence is not required. If Matthew Anthony Branton attends the hearing and is not represented by counsel, the Court shall appoint an attorney to represent him. The Court may on its own motion, or by request of any interested person, postpone the hearing to another date and time.
/s/ Amy Ballou
TCAA
Prepared by:
/s/ Brittany Edwards
Brittany Edwards
Clinical Law Student
/s/ Daniel D’Addio
Daniel D’Addio
Clinical Law Student
/s/ Sarah Steadman
Sarah Steadman
Supervising Attorney
University of New Mexico School of Law
Clinical Law Programs
MSC 11-6070, 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
TEL (505) 277-5265
Attorneys for Petitioner
HCS Pub. April 13, 20, 27, 2018
