Georgia Code
Part 3 - Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Foreign Decrees
§ 19-9-89. Service of Petitions and Orders

Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-9-91, the petition and order must be served, by any method authorized by the laws of this state, upon respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child.
History. Code 1981, § 19-9-89 , enacted by Ga. L. 2001, p. 129, § 1.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 19 - Domestic Relations

Chapter 9 - Child Custody Proceedings

Article 3 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

Part 3 - Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Foreign Decrees

§ 19-9-81. Definitions

§ 19-9-82. Orders Made Under the Hague Convention

§ 19-9-83. Recognition of Foreign Custody Decrees; Remedies

§ 19-9-84. Authority to Enter Temporary Orders if Lacking Jurisdiction; Remedy From Court With Jurisdiction; Victims of Family Violence

§ 19-9-85. Registering Foreign Custody Determinations; Requirements of Registering Court; Contesting Registration; Confirmation of Registered Order

§ 19-9-86. Granting Relief and Enforcing Registered Custody Determinations

§ 19-9-87. Communication Between Enforcing Court and Modifying Court

§ 19-9-88. Verification and Petition for Enforcement Requirements; Sealing; Appearance; Expenses

§ 19-9-89. Service of Petitions and Orders

§ 19-9-90. Finding of Immediate Physical Custody; Awarding of Fees, Costs, and Expenses; Drawing Adverse Inference From Refusal to Testify; Spousal Relationship Irrelevant

§ 19-9-91. Verified Application for Warrant Seeking Physical Custody; Requirement for Serious Physical Harm; Warrant Requirements; Enforceability; Conditions

§ 19-9-92. Awarding of Necessary and Reasonable Expenses

§ 19-9-93. Full Faith and Credit to Orders of Other States

§ 19-9-94. Appeals

§ 19-9-95. Actions by District Attorney

§ 19-9-96. Assistance by Law Enforcement

§ 19-9-97. Recovering Expenses of District Attorney and Law Enforcement