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Georgia Code - Guardian and Ward - Title 29, Section 29-2-5

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(a) A petition to be appointed the temporary guardian of a minor may be filed by an individual who has physical custody of the minor.

(b) The petition shall be filed in the probate court of the county of domicile of the petitioner.

(c) A petition for the appointment of a temporary guardian shall include the following:

(1) The name, address, and date of birth of the minor;

(2) The name and address of the petitioner and the petitioneŕs relationship to the minor, if any;

(3) A statement that the petitioner is domiciled in the county in which the petition is being filed and has physical custody of the minor;

(4) The name, address, and county of domicile of any living parent of the minor and a statement of whether one or both of the parents is the minoŕs natural guardian;

(5) A statement of whether one or both of the parents have consented in a notarized writing to the appointment of the petitioner as temporary guardian and, if so, that the consents are attached to the petition;

(6) If the sole parent or both parents have not consented to the appointment of the temporary guardian, a statement of the circumstances that give rise to the need for the appointment of a temporary guardian; and

(7) The reason for any omission in the petition for temporary guardianship in the event full particulars are lacking.

Last modified: May 3, 2006