by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) A guardian appointed under Section 93-20-309 must give the ward and all other persons given notice under Section 93-20-309(4)a copy of the order of appointment, together with notice of the right to request termination or modification. The order and notice must be...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) A court order appointing a guardian for an adult must: (a) Include a specific finding that clear and convincing evidence established that the identified needs of the respondent cannot be met by a less restrictive alternative, including use of appropriate...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) Appointment of a guardian for an adult will be at the discretion of the court and in the best interest of the respondent. If two (2) or more persons have requested responsibility as guardian for the adult, the court shall select as guardian the person the court...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) An adult subject to a proceeding for a guardianship, an attorney designated by the adult, and a person entitled to notice either under Section 309(4) or a court order may access court records of the proceeding and resulting guardianship, including the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) At a hearing held under this article, the respondent may: (a) Present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents;(b) Examine witnesses; and(c) Otherwise participate in the hearing.(2) Unless excused by the court for good cause shown, a proposed guardian must...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) The chancery court must conduct a hearing to determine whether a guardian is needed for the respondent. Before the hearing, the court, in its discretion, may appoint a guardian ad litem to look after the interest of the person in question; the guardian ad litem...
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