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Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-2-101 Actions for appointment of guardian — Where brought
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(a) Actions for the appointment of only a guardian of the person may be brought in the juvenile court in the county in which there is venue. Actions for the appointment of a guardian of the person or property or both may be brought in a court exercising probate jurisdiction or an…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-2-102 Petition for appointment of guardian — Who may file
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A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed by any person having knowledge of the circumstances necessitating the appointment of a guardian.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-2-103 Priority of persons to be considered
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(1) Subject to the court's determination of what is in the best interests of the minor, the court shall consider the following persons in the order listed for appointment of the guardian:(1) The parent or parents of the minor;(2) The person or persons designated by the parent or …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 34-2-104 Petition for appointment — Sworn — Contents
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(1) The petition for the appointment of a guardian, which shall be sworn, should contain the following:(1) The name, date of birth, residence and mailing address of the minor;(2) The name, age, residence and mailing address and relationship of the petitioner;(3) The name, age, ma…