§ 29-9-13. Satisfaction of Requirements of Authentication or Exemplification
Except as otherwise provided by law or directed by the judge with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed shall be not less than ten days after the date the person is personally served. For persons within the United States who are served by […]
§ 29-9-13.1. Authentication of Documents
Whenever it is required that a document that is to be filed in the court be authenticated or exemplified, such requirement shall be met by complying with the provisions of Code Section 24-9-922 and paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code Section 24-9-902, and such full faith and credit shall be given to the document as […]
§ 29-9-14. Court Ordered Hearings
The court on its own motion may order a hearing on any matter related to a conservatorship or guardianship even if no objection is filed. History. Code 1981, § 29-9-14 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-9-15. Compensation for Legal Counsel or Guardian Ad Litem
In connection with any proceeding brought pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 11 of this title, unless voluntarily waived, the court shall award reasonable fees and expenses, commensurate with the tasks performed and time devoted to the proceeding, including any appeals, to any legal counsel or guardian ad litem […]
§ 29-9-16. Compensation to Physicians, Psychologists, or Licensed Clinical Social Workers
For the evaluation or examination required by subsection (d) of Code Section 29-4-11, subsection (c) of Code Section 29-4-15, subsection (b) of Code Section 29-4-42, subsection (d) of Code Section 29-5-11, subsection (c) of Code Section 29-5-15, or subsection (b) of Code Section 29-5-71, the evaluating physician, psychologist, or licensed clinical social worker shall receive […]
§ 29-9-2. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Representation of Persons Not Sui Juris; Limited Appointment; Identification of Parties in All Petitions; Authority of Conservator or Guardian to Act; Ineligibility of Appointed Counsel to Be Appointed Guardian Ad Litem
The court, in its discretion, may at any time appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of a minor, a proposed ward, or a ward in proceedings relating to the guardianship or conservatorship of that individual. However, the appointment of a guardian ad litem does not supersede any specific requirement for that individual […]
§ 29-9-17. Court Ordered Instruction for Conservator or Guardian
At the time of appointment and at any time throughout the conservatorship or guardianship, the court may order the conservator or guardian to undergo such instruction as the court deems appropriate. History. Code 1981, § 29-9-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.
§ 29-9-3. Assessment of Costs, Compensation, Fees, and Expenses; Factors; Enforcement; Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Except as otherwise ordered by the court under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 29-4-10, under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 29-5-10, or under subsection (b) of Code Section 29-11-16, and except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 9-12-135, all costs of court under Code Sections 15-9-60 […]
§ 29-9-18. Sealing of Records on Conservatorship or Guardianship
All of the records relating to any minor or adult guardianship or conservatorship granted under this title and all of the records relating to any adult guardianship or conservatorship transferred or accepted under Article 3 of Chapter 11 of this title shall be kept sealed, except for a record of the names and addresses of […]
§ 29-9-4. Personal Service; Procedure
Except as otherwise provided by law, a party in interest who is a resident of this state is entitled to personal service of any petition and citation for proceedings that are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, personal service shall be made by delivery of a […]