Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Guardians of Minors
Article 1 - Minors

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 29-2-1. Categories of Guardians for Minors - Guardians of minors may be categorized as follows: History. Code...

§ 29-2-2. Qualified Individuals to Serve as Guardian of Minor - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-2 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 2 - Parental Rights in Guardian Selection

§ 29-2-3. Guardian of Minor Children in Event of Divorce; Death of Spouse or Former Spouse - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-3 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-4. Nomination of Testamentary Guardian; No Bond or Security Required - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-4 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 3 - Temporary Guardianship of Minors

§ 29-2-5. Petitions for Temporary Guardianship; Requirements of Petition - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-5 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-6. Parental Consent to Temporary Guardianship; Failure to Consent; Minor’s Preference; Transfer to Juvenile Court - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-6 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-7. Powers of Temporary Guardians; Medical Insurance Coverage for Minors - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-7 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-8. Termination of Temporary Guardianship; Petition for Termination of Guardianship - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-8 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 4 - Standby Guardians

§ 29-2-9. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...

§ 29-2-10. Designation of Standby Guardian Pending Health Issue; Required Probate Court Filing; No Bond Required; Parental Obligation to Support Continues - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-10 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-11. Designation in Writing; Requirements of Designation; Form - Click to view DESIGNATION OF STANDBY GUARDIAN (1) IDENTIFICATION OF...

§ 29-2-12. Revocation of Standby Guardianship Prior to and Subsequent to Health Determination - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-12 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-13. Petition Seeking Temporary Guardianship; Automatic Termination of Standby Guardianship - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-13 , enacted by Ga. L....

Part 5 - Permanent Guardianship

§ 29-2-14. Power of Probate Court to Appoint Guardian - The probate court of the county in which a minor...

§ 29-2-15. “Biological Father” Defined; Notice of Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian; Protest of Father; Petition to Legitimate - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-15 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-16. Individuals With Preference for Permanent Guardianship of Minor; Preference Not Controlling - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-16 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-17. Petition for Appointment of Permanent Guardian; Requirements of Petition; Notice - History. Code 1981, § 29-2-17 , enacted by Ga. L....

§ 29-2-18. Hearing; Best Interest of the Child Standard - Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of...

§ 29-2-19. Requirements of Order Granting Permanent Guardianship - An order granting permanent guardianship shall specify: History. Code 1981,...