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title: O.C.G.A. § 29-2-18. Hearing; best interest of the child standard.
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# O.C.G.A. § 29-2-18. Hearing; best interest of the child standard.

Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a permanent guardian of a minor and the giving of notice, the court shall hold a hearing and the standard for determination for all matters at issue shall be the best interest of the minor.

## History

Code 1981, § 29-2-18, enacted by Ga. L. 2004, p. 161, § 1.