In Re Guardianship of Sophia M.

NATURE OF CASE

Julius M. and Miriam M. (the grandparents) filed a petition on June 22,2004, to be appointed coguardians of their granddaughter, Sophia M., alleging that Naomi M., the grandparents’ daughter and Sophia’s mother, was in protective custody at a mental health crisis center. The grandparents were appointed temporary coguardians of Sophia on June 22. A final guardianship hearing was scheduled for late January 2005. Prior to the final hearing, the county court, on January 7, 2005, granted the grandparents’ request for a mental examination of Naomi and, on the same date, denied Naomi’s…