2016 Georgia Code
Title 29 - Guardian and Ward
Chapter 9 - Court Proceedings
§ 29-9-11. Verification of petitions and returns; consolidation and transfer of proceedings
(a) Every petition and return filed in the court shall be verified by an oath sworn to or affirmed before the court or a notary public.
(b) Where appropriate, petitions for separate appointments, such as the appointment of a guardian and a conservator or the appointment of a guardian and an emergency guardian, may be consolidated into one petition and the filing and giving of notice of the petitions may occur simultaneously.
(c) If the petition for the appointment of a guardian or a conservator of a minor or a proposed ward is originally filed in the county in which the minor or proposed ward is found, on motion of either party, if appropriate, the case may be transferred to the county of the minor's or proposed ward's domicile.
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