A court of this state having jurisdiction under Section 93-14-203 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.
If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction under subsection (a), it shall either dismiss or stay the proceeding.The court may impose any condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order be filed promptly in another state.
In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including:
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 14 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
§ 93-14-201. Definitions; significant connection factors
§ 93-14-204. Special jurisdiction
§ 93-14-205. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
§ 93-14-206. Appropriate forum
§ 93-14-207. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct