(1) The family court is to remove the Youth Welfare Office or the association as guardian and appoint another guardian if this serves the well-being of the ward and another suitable person is available as guardian.
(2) The decision is made by the court of its own motion or on application. A ward who is fourteen years of age, and every person who asserts a legitimate interest of the ward, is entitled to apply. The Youth Welfare Office or the association as a rule are to make the application as soon as they learn that the prerequisites set out in subsection (1) have been met.
(3) Before its decision, the family court as a rule also is to hear the Youth Welfare Office or the association.