[§346-235] Consolidation with guardianship proceedings. A proceeding for the appointment of a guardian of the person or of the property under article V of chapter 560 may be consolidated with the proceedings under this part as the applicable circuit court and the family court, in the exercise of their discretion, shall permit. [L 1989, c 381, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 144, §1 and c 234, §6]