Once a petition to terminate parental rights has been filed, the parent of a child adjudicated as a dependent child shall thereafter be without authority to affect the custody of his or her child except such parent may:
History. Code 1981, § 15-11-265 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242; Ga. L. 2014, p. 780, § 1-17/SB 364.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 4 - Termination of Parental Rights
§ 15-11-260. Purpose of Article
§ 15-11-260.1. Exemption When Governed by Indian Child Welfare Act
§ 15-11-261. Scope, Effect, and Duration of Order Terminating Parental Rights
§ 15-11-262. Right to Attorney and Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
§ 15-11-263. Physical and Mental Examinations
§ 15-11-265. Suspension of Right of Voluntary Surrender of Parental Rights