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Short-Term Guardianship You only need a guardianship for a minor child for 6 months or less; AND. The parents will sign and notarize a short-term guardianship agreement. Only one parent's signature is needed if the other parent is deceased, unknown, has no legal rights, or has had their parental rights terminated; AND.

The youth court judge or referee, a chancellor sitting as a youth court judge, or the judge's designee, and no other judge of another court, may issue an order to take into temporary custody or custody a child within the original exclusive jurisdiction of the youth court, for a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) ...

The petition must state the person for whom and the reason a guardianship/conservatorship is sought. It must also include the prescribed due process language to ensure the ward is aware of his/her rights. The petition must be served on the proposed ward at least seven days prior to the hearing along with the summons.

Section 93-20-207 - Emergency guardian for minor (1) On a petition by a person interested in a minor's welfare or a petition filed under Section 93-20-202, the court may appoint an emergency guardian for the minor if the court finds: (a) Appointment of an emergency guardian is likely to prevent substantial harm to the ...

(2) The duration of authority of an emergency guardian for a minor may not exceed sixty (60) days, and the emergency guardian may exercise only the powers specified in the order of appointment.

In order to file for Mississippi guardianships, you'll have to file a petition with the local court, undergo investigation from the court, testify in front of the court, and eventually be approved if a judge determines the guardianship is in the best interests of the ward.