Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a permanent guardian of a minor and the giving of notice, the court shall hold a hearing and the standard for determination for all matters at issue shall be the best interest of the minor.
History. Code 1981, § 29-2-18 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Guardians of Minors
Part 5 - Permanent Guardianship
§ 29-2-14. Power of Probate Court to Appoint Guardian
§ 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