Sub-section II: Proceedings before the guardianship judge.

The application mentioned in the second paragraph of l’article 1286 as well as the appeal fall within the scope of non-contentious matters.

The spouse’s application shall be accompanied by any evidence of the spouse’s inability to express his or her wishes or by a medical certificate, if the inability is of a medical nature. The judge may, either of his or her own motion or at the request of the parties, order any investigative measure. At the hearing, he or she shall hear the spouse. He may, however, on medical advice, decide…

General powers of attorney granted by the guardianship judge pursuant to Article 219 of the Civil Code may be terminated in the same manner.