In this article, our Davenport Guardianship attorneys explain what happens at a Davenport contested adult guardianship hearing, how courts determine whom to name as guardian and the different types of guardianship that courts can order. Davenport court hearings on adult guardianship determine whether to appoint a guardian for a mentally incompetent adult. For some foundational knowledge about the adult guardianship process, check out our article: The Iowa Adult Guardianship Process Explained.