Petition For Letters Of Permanent Guardianship Of Minor {GPCSF 29}

GPCSF 29 - PETITION FOR LETTERS OF PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR. This form is to be used for filing a Petition for Letters of Guardianship of a minor by a person, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §29-2-14 when the minor has no natural guardian, testamentary guardian, or permanent guardian. The minor’s biological father (father of a minor born out of wedlock who has not legitimated the minor and whose rights regarding the minor have not been surrendered or terminated) is entitled to notice of the filing of the petition and is entitled to object to the Petition and request a continuance in order to legitimate the minor. If he objects, then legitimates the minor, the Petition will be dismissed. If he fails to legitimate the minor, the biological father will have no further rights to receive notice or object to the Petition. O.C.G.A. §29-2-15. The petition should be filed in the county in which a minor is found or in which the proposed permanent guardian is domiciled. In its discretion, the probate court in which the petition is filed may transfer the case to another county in this state, if such transfer would serve the best interest of the minor. The court may require the petitioner to submit additional information concerning the petitioner's qualifications to serve as guardian, in addition to the information required on this standard form. As used in this form, a testamentary guardian is an individual named in a deceased parent’s will. A nominated guardian is an individual nominated by a minor’s parent to serve as guardian of the minor. A natural guardian, defined pursuant to O.C.G.A. §29-2-3, is each parent, unless the parents are divorced and one parent has sole custody of the minor, in which case the sole custodian is the sole natural guardian. If the parents have joint legal custody, both parents are the natural guardians of the minor. According to Probate Court Rule 5.6 (A), unless the court specifically assumes the responsibility; it is the responsibility of the moving party to prepare the proper citation and deliver it properly so it can be served according to law. Pages after 7 which are labeled “Court” are to be completed by the moving party, unless otherwise directed by the court. www.FormsWorkflow.com