Georgia Code
Article 4 - Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child
§ 19-9-120. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Supporting and Strengthening Families Act.”
History. Code 1981, § 19-9-120 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 19, § 2-2/HB 159.
Law reviews.
For article, “Toward a Parent-Inclusive Attorney-Client Privilege,” see 53 Ga. L. Rev. 991 (2019).

Structure Georgia Code

Title 19 - Domestic Relations

Chapter 9 - Child Custody Proceedings

Article 4 - Power of Attorney for the Care of a Child

§ 19-9-120. Short Title

§ 19-9-121. Definitions

§ 19-9-122. Delegation of Child Caregiving Authority

§ 19-9-123. Reporting Requirement From Nonprofit Entities or Faith Based Organizations; Departmental Responsibilities and Liabilities; Regulation

§ 19-9-124. Parental Limitation on Delegation of Power of Attorney; Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Agents; Acknowledgment of Acceptance of Responsibilities; Approval of Agents; Organizational and Entity Record Keeping

§ 19-9-125. Notice to Noncustodial Parent of Execution of Power of Attorney; Objection by Noncustodial Parent; Compliance With Relocation Notice Requirements

§ 19-9-126. Impact of Execution on Parental Rights

§ 19-9-127. Temporary Written Permission to Seek Emergency Medical Treatment or Other Services for Children

§ 19-9-128. No Limitation on Role of Division of Family and Children Services

§ 19-9-129. Execution of Power of Attorney; Probate Court Responsibilities; Revocation or Execution of Subsequent Power of Attorney

§ 19-9-130. Authority of Agent; Revocation, Termination, or Resignation of Agent Exercising Power of Attorney; Right of Parent to Access Records While Power of Attorney in Effect

§ 19-9-131. Child’s Status Upon Execution of Power of Attorney; Delegation of Authority Must Specify Applicability

§ 19-9-132. Delegation to Grandparent; Delegation by Deployed Parents

§ 19-9-133. Continuing Application of Former Provisions as Applicable to Grandparents

§ 19-9-134. Power of Attorney Form