by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) A guardian for a minor is a fiduciary. Except as otherwise limited by the court, a guardian for a minor has the duties and responsibilities of a parent regarding the minor’s support, care, education, health, safety, and welfare. A guardian must act in the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) On a petition by a person interested in a minor’s welfare or a petition filed under Section 93-20-202, the court may appoint an emergency guardian for the minor if the court finds:(a) Appointment of an emergency guardian is likely to prevent substantial harm...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) After a hearing the court may appoint a guardian for a minor, dismiss the proceeding, or take other appropriate action consistent with this chapter or law of this state other than this chapter.(2) In appointing a guardian under subsection (1), the following apply:...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) The court shall require a minor who is the subject of a hearing for appointment of a guardian to attend the hearing and allow the minor to participate in the hearing unless the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence presented at the hearing or at a...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
The court may appoint an attorney to represent a minor who is the subject of a proceeding under Section 202 if:(a) Requested by the minor who is fourteen (14) years of age or older;(b) Recommended by a guardian ad litem; or(c) The court determines the minor needs...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(1) If a petition is filed under Section 93-20-202, the court must set a date, time and place for a hearing, and the petitioner must cause summons to be issued and served not less than seven (7) days before the hearing, together with a copy of the petition, on each of...
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