Summary: Guardianship for minor children in Georgia is decided by the probate court, which appoints a guardian based on the child’s best interest. Georgia law…
STATE BAR OF GEORGIA
FORMAL ADVISORY OPINION NO. 24-1
Approved on August 11, 2026 Pursuant to Bar Rule 4-403
By Order of the Supreme Court…
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