§ 29-2-70 — Petition to transfer guardianship

The petition to transfer a guardianship to a foreign jurisdiction shall include the following: (1) The name and address of the foreign court to which the guardianship shall be transferred and an authenticated copy of the petition for receipt and acceptance of a foreign guardianship if previously filed in the foreign court; (2) A listing of any other guardianship petitions that are pending in any jurisdiction and the names and addresses of the courts where the petitions have been filed; (3) The petitioner's name, address, and county of domicile; (4) The name, age, and current address of the minor and the new or proposed address of the minor; (5) The names and current addresses of the adult siblings of the minor, if any; (6) The name and address of the person responsible for the care and custody of the minor, if other than the petitioner, and of any other individual currently serving as guardian; (7) The name and address of any legal representative, other than the petitioner, including any legal counsel, guardian ad litem, or court visitor appointed by the foreign court for the minor; (8) The name and address of the minor's conservator, if any; (9) The reason for moving the minor; and (10) The reason the transfer of the guardianship is in the minor's best interest.

Legislative History

Former § 29-2-70 repealed by 2004 Ga. Laws 460, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005. Added by 2004 Ga. Laws 460, § 1, eff. 7/1/2005.