by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
This article provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.Miss. Code § 93-14-202Added by Laws, 2014, ch. 384, SB 2240, 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(a) In this article: (1) “Emergency” means a circumstance that likely will result in substantial harm to a respondent’s health, safety, or welfare, and for which the appointment of a guardian is necessary because no other person has authority and is...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another state. The...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding in this state, a court of this state may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following: (1) Hold an evidentiary hearing;(2) Order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
(a) A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the court shall make a...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Family Law, Mississippi
A court of this state may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this article and Articles 2, 3, and 5.Miss. Code § 93-14-103Added by Laws, 2014, ch. 384, SB 2240, 1, eff. 7/1/2014.
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