Georgia Code
Part 5 - Permanent Guardianship
§ 29-2-17. Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian; Requirements of Petition; Notice

History. Code 1981, § 29-2-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 60, § 29/HB 95; Ga. L. 2011, p. 752, § 29/HB 142.

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Georgia Code

Title 29 - Guardian and Ward

Chapter 2 - Guardians of Minors

Article 1 - Minors

Part 5 - Permanent Guardianship

§ 29-2-14. Power of Probate Court to Appoint Guardian

§ 29-2-15. “Biological Father” Defined; Notice of Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian; Protest of Father; Petition to Legitimate

§ 29-2-16. Individuals With Preference for Permanent Guardianship of Minor; Preference Not Controlling

§ 29-2-17. Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian; Requirements of Petition; Notice

§ 29-2-18. Hearing; Best Interest of the Child Standard

§ 29-2-19. Requirements of Order Granting Permanent Guardianship