by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to any respondent and allow suitable compensation payable out of the estate of the respondent, but the appointment shall not be made except when the court considers it necessary for the protection of the interest of the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) On receipt of a petition under Section 93-20-302 for appointment of a guardian for a respondent who is an adult, the court must set a date, time and place for a hearing, and unless the court finds that the adult for whom the guardian is to be appointed is...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) A proceeding under this article may be instituted by the chancellor or clerk of the chancery court, any relative or friend of the adult, or any other interested party, including the adult for whom the order is sought, by filing a sworn petition in the chancery...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) The court may appoint a guardian for an adult when the respondent lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care because:(a) The adult is unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions, even...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) Guardianship for a minor under this act terminates: (a) On the minor’s death, adoption, emancipation, attainment of majority, or on a date set by the court; or(b) When the court finds that the standard in Section 201 for appointment of a guardian is not...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) Except as otherwise limited by court order, a guardian of a minor has the powers a parent otherwise would have regarding the minor’s support, care, education, health, safety, and welfare.(2) Except as otherwise limited by court order, a guardian for a minor...
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