2019 Mississippi Code
Title 93 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 20 - Guardianship and Conservatorship
Article 2 - Guardianship of Minor
§ 93-20-210. Removal of guardian for minor; termination of guardianship; appointment of successor
(1) Guardianship for a minor under this chapter terminates:
(a) On the minor’s death, adoption, emancipation, attainment of majority, or on a date set by the court; or
(b) When the court finds that the standard in Section 93-20-201 for appointment of a guardian is not satisfied, unless the court finds that:
(i) Termination of the guardianship would be harmful to the minor; and
(ii) The minor’s interest in the continuation of the guardianship outweighs the interest of any parent of the minor in restoration of the parent’s right to make decisions for the minor.
(2) A ward or any party may petition the court to terminate the guardianship, modify the guardianship, remove the guardian and appoint a successor guardian.
(3) A petitioner under subsection (2) must give notice of the hearing on the petition to the minor, if the minor is fourteen (14) years of age or older and is not the petitioner, and to the guardian, each parent of the minor, and any other person the court determines.
(4) Not later than thirty (30) days after appointment of a successor guardian for a minor, notice must be given of the appointment to the ward, if the minor is fourteen (14) years of age or older, to each parent of the minor, and to any other person the court determines.
(5) When terminating a guardianship for a minor under this section, the court may issue an order providing for transitional arrangements that will assist the minor with a transition of custody and that is in the best interest of the minor.
(6) A guardian for a minor who is removed must cooperate with a successor guardian to facilitate transition of the guardian’s responsibilities and protect the best interest of the minor.
