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Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 19-1-1. Injunctions and Restraining Orders Authorized in Domestic Relations Actions - History. Code 1981, § 19-1-1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 2 - Domicile
§ 19-2-1. Place of Domicile; How Domicile Changed, Generally - History. Laws 1838, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 530; Code 1863,...
§ 19-2-2. Election Between Two or More Domiciles; Domicile of Transients - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1645; Code 1868, § 1690;...
§ 19-2-3. Domicile of Married Person - The domicile of a married person shall not be presumed...
§ 19-2-4. Domicile of Minor - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1647; Code 1868, § 1692;...
§ 19-2-5. Domicile of Person Under Guardianship - Persons of full age who for any cause are placed...
§ 19-2-6. Change of Domicile Which Is Dependent on That of Another; Change of Ward’s Domicile Affecting Inheritance - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1651; Code 1868, § 1695;...
Chapter 3 - Marriage Generally
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 19-3-1. Prerequisites to Valid Marriage - To constitute a valid marriage in this state there must...
§ 19-3-1.1. Common-Law Marriage; Effectiveness - No common-law marriage shall be entered into in this state...
§ 19-3-2. Who May Contract Marriage; Emancipation Requirement; Minimum Age for Marriage - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1654; Code 1868, § 1698;...
§ 19-3-3. Degrees of Relationship Within Which Intermarriage Prohibited; Penalty; Effect of Prohibited Marriage - shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one...
§ 19-3-3.1. Marriages Between Persons of Same Sex Prohibited; Marriages Not Recognized - History. Code 1981, § 19-3-3.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-3-4. Nature of Consent Required - To constitute an actual contract of marriage, the parties must...
§ 19-3-5. What Marriages Void; Legitimacy of Issue; Effect of Later Ratification - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1657; Code 1868, § 1701;...
§ 19-3-6. Effect of Restraints on Marriage; When Valid - Marriage is encouraged by the law. Every effort to restrain...
§ 19-3-7. Contracts Attempting to Force Marriage Void - The policy of the law being opposed equally to restrictions...
§ 19-3-8. Interspousal Tort Immunity Continued - Interspousal tort immunity, as it existed immediately prior to July...
§ 19-3-9. Each Spouse’s Property Separate - The separate property of each spouse shall remain the separate...
§ 19-3-10. Right of Married Persons to Contract; Presumptions - A married person may make contracts with other persons; but,...
Article 2 - License and Ceremony
§ 19-3-30. Issuance, Return, and Recording of License - History. Laws 1805, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 282; Laws 1809,...
§ 19-3-30.1. Premarital Education; Fees; Special Requirements if Marriage Applicant Is 17 Years Old - History. Code 1981, § 19-3-30.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-3-31. Issuance of Licenses at Satellite Courthouses in Certain Counties - Notwithstanding any other law, in all counties having a population...
§ 19-3-32. Penalty for Improper Issuance of License - If any judge of the probate court or clerk issues...
§ 19-3-33. Application for Marriage License; Contents; Supplement Marriage Report - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 224, § 1A; Code 1933,...
§ 19-3-33.1. Use of Surname in Application for Marriage License - History. Code 1933, § 53-202.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1982,...
§ 19-3-34. Marriage Application to Be Filed; Use as Evidence; Transmission to the State Registrar - History. Ga. L. 1927, p. 224, § 1A; Code 1933,...
§ 19-3-35. Issuance of License to Applicants Otherwise Eligible - When both applicants for a marriage license are eligible to...
§ 19-3-35.1. Aids Brochures; Listing of Hiv Test Sites; Acknowledgment of Receipt - History. Code 1981, § 19-3-35.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-3-36. Proof of Age of Applicants - The judge of the probate court to whom the application...
§ 19-3-39. Certification and Recordation of Marriage After Publication of Banns - If the Governor or any former Governor of this state,...
§ 19-3-40. Blood Test for Sickle Cell Disease; Information to Be Provided - History. Code 1981, § 19-3-40 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-3-41. Department of Public Health Marriage Manual; Distribution; Rules and Regulations - History. Code 1933, § 53-201.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1973,...
§ 19-3-41.1. Fact Sheet for Distribution by Premarital Education Providers; Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 19-3-41.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-3-42. Effect on Marriage Due to the Lack of Authority in Person Officiating - A marriage which is valid in other respects and supposed...
§ 19-3-43. Marriage in Another State; Effect in This State - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1668; Code 1868, § 1709;...
§ 19-3-44. Return of License to Parties - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 331, §§ 1, 2. Cross...
§ 19-3-45. Actions for Improper Issuance of Marriage License; Attorney’s Fee and Court Costs; Disposition of Balance of Recovery - Any judge of the probate court who by himself or...
§ 19-3-46. Forfeiture for Officiating at Marriage Without License or Banns - The Governor or any former Governor of this state, any...
§ 19-3-47. Penalty for Filing False Information in Application for License - Any person who willfully furnishes false information in connection with...
§ 19-3-48. Penalty for Officiating at Illegal Marriage Ceremony - If the Governor or any former Governor of this state,...
§ 19-3-49. Acceptance by Judges of Tips, Consideration, or Gratuities - In addition to any compensation otherwise provided by law, any...
Article 3 - Antenuptial Agreements, Marriage Contracts, and Postnuptial Settlements
§ 19-3-60. Definition; Marriage as Valuable Consideration - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1731; Code 1868, § 1772;...
§ 19-3-61. Effect of Minority of Party - The minority of either party to an antenuptial agreement or...
§ 19-3-62. Requirements and Construction of Antenuptial Agreements - An antenuptial agreement shall be in writing, signed by both...
§ 19-3-63. Construction of Marriage Contract; Attestation - Every marriage contract in writing, made in contemplation of marriage,...
§ 19-3-64. Voluntary Execution of Antenuptial Agreement; Conveyance of Property During Marriage - A person may voluntarily execute an antenuptial agreement, or he...
§ 19-3-65. Powers of Superior Court Judge in Appointing and Removing Trustees and Protecting Trust Estate - Subject to Code Sections 15-9-127, 23-1-4, and 53-12-6, the judge...
§ 19-3-66. Enforcement of Marriage Contracts, Postnuptial Settlements, and Antenuptial Agreements - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1730; Code 1868, § 1771;...
Chapter 4 - Annulment of Marriage
§ 19-4-1. When Annulments May Be Granted - Annulments of marriages declared void by law may be granted...
§ 19-4-2. Right to File for Annulment or Divorce - Parties who enter into a marriage which is declared void...
§ 19-4-3. Petition by Next Friend - A petition for annulment may be filed by next friend...
§ 19-4-4. Procedure - All matters of service, jurisdiction, procedure, residence, pleading, and practice...
§ 19-4-5. Effect of Annulment - A decree of annulment, when rendered, shall have the effect...
Chapter 5 - Divorce
§ 19-5-1. Total Divorces Authorized; Trial; Referral for Alternative Dispute Resolution - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1669; Ga. L. 1866, p....
§ 19-5-2. Residence Requirements; Venue - No court shall grant a divorce to any person who...
§ 19-5-3. Grounds for Total Divorce - The following grounds shall be sufficient to authorize the granting...
§ 19-5-4. Effect of Collusion, Consent, Guilt of Like Conduct, or Condonation - History. Laws 1850, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 226; Code 1863,...
§ 19-5-5. Petition; Contents and Verification; Demand for Detailed Statement - History. Laws 1802, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, p. 223; Code 1863,...
§ 19-5-6. Grant of Divorce to Respondent Without Necessity of Counterclaim - When a petition for divorce is filed, the respondent may...
§ 19-5-7. Transfer of Property After Filing of Petition; Lis Pendens Notice - After a petition for divorce has been filed, no transfer...
§ 19-5-8. Pleading and Practice - The same rules of pleading and practice applicable to ordinary...
§ 19-5-9. Incompetency to Serve as Juror - A juror who has conscientious scruples as to the granting...
§ 19-5-10. Duty of Judge in Undefended Divorce Cases; Appointment of Attorney; Evidentiary Hearings; Evidentiary Attacks on Prior Judgments - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1687; Code 1868, § 1730;...
§ 19-5-11. Use of Confession as Evidence; Corroboration - The confessions of a party to acts of adultery or...
§ 19-5-12. Form of Judgment and Decree - Click to view Click to view “FINAL JUDGMENT AND DECREE...
§ 19-5-13. Disposition of Property in Accordance With Verdict - The verdict of the jury disposing of the property in...
§ 19-5-14. New Trial - New trials may be granted in actions for divorce as...
§ 19-5-15. Effect of Divorce - A total divorce annuls a marriage from the time of...
§ 19-5-16. Restoration of Maiden or Prior Name - In all divorce actions, a party may pray in his...
§ 19-5-17. Determination of Parties’ Rights; Preventing Remarriage Forbidden - When a divorce is granted, the jury or the judge,...
Chapter 6 - Alimony and Child Support
§ 19-6-1. Alimony Defined; When Authorized; How Determined; Lien on Estate of Party Dying Prior to Order; Certain Changes in Parties’ Assets Prohibited - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1688; Code 1868, § 1731;...
§ 19-6-2. Attorney’s Fees; When and How Granted; Enforcement - History. Code 1933, § 30-202.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1967,...
§ 19-6-3. Temporary Alimony; Petition and Hearing; Factors Considered; Discretion of Judge; Revision and Enforcement of Order; Effect of Failure to Comply - History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 1689-1692; Code 1868, §§ 1732-1735;...
§ 19-6-4. When Permanent Alimony Authorized; How Enforced - History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 1691, 1693; Code 1868, §§...
§ 19-6-5. Factors in Determining Amount of Alimony; Effect of Remarriage on Obligations for Alimony - History. Laws 1806, Cobb’s 1851 Digest, pp. 224, 225; Code...
§ 19-6-6. Liability After Grant of Alimony - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1697; Code 1868, § 1740;...
§ 19-6-7. Interest in Deceased Party’s Estate After Grant of Permanent Alimony - After permanent alimony is granted, upon the death of the...
§ 19-6-8. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Agreement for Support as Bar to Alimony - In cases of voluntary separation or in cases where one...
§ 19-6-9. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Equity May Compel Support - Absent the making of a voluntary contract or other agreement,...
§ 19-6-10. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Petition for Alimony or Child Support When No Divorce Pending — Order and Enforcement; Equitable Remedies; Effect of Filing for Divorce - When spouses are living separately or in a bona fide...
§ 19-6-11. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Petition for Alimony or Child Support When No Divorce Pending — Appeals - A judgment of the superior court in a case brought...
§ 19-6-12. Voluntary Separation, Abandonment, or Driving Off of Spouse — Effect of Subsequent Cohabitation Between Spouses on Permanent Alimony - The subsequent voluntary cohabitation of spouses, where there has been...
§ 19-6-13. Liability of Parents for Necessaries Furnished to Children Pending Voluntary Provision or Court Order - Until otherwise provided voluntarily or by decree or order of...
§ 19-6-14. Child Support and Custody Pending Final Divorce; Liability to Third Persons for Necessaries - Pending a final judgment in an action for divorce, the...
§ 19-6-15. Child Support Guidelines for Determining Amount of Award; Continuation of Duty of Support; Duration of Support - (6.1) “Child support services” means the entity within the Department...
§ 19-6-16. Enforcement of Child Support Orders, Decrees, or Verdicts - Orders, decrees, or verdicts, permanent or temporary, in favor of...
§ 19-6-17. Application for Child Support When Custody Awarded to Nonparent or Noncustodial Parent Was Not Subject to Divorce Court’s Jurisdiction; Procedure; Enforcement; Judgment - the parent or other individual to whom the custody of...
§ 19-6-18. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony and Child Support Rendered Prior to July 1, 1977; Petition and Hearing; Expenses of Litigation - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 630, §§ 1-4; Ga. L....
§ 19-6-19. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony Generally — Petition and Hearing; Cohabitation With Third Party as Ground for Revision; Attorney’s Fees; Temporary Modification - History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 630, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 19-6-20. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony, Generally — Issues for Court to Consider - In the trial on a petition authorized in subsection (a)...
§ 19-6-21. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony — Not Available in Case of Lump Sum Award - A petition authorized in subsection (a) of Code Section 19-6-19...
§ 19-6-22. Revision of Judgment for Permanent Alimony — Expenses of Litigation - Where a petition authorized by subsection (a) of Code Section...
§ 19-6-23. Applicability of Code Section 19-6-18 or Code Sections 19-6-19 Through 19-6-22 to Judgments on or After March 9, 1955 - Code Section 19-6-18 or Code Sections 19-6-19 through 19-6-22, as...
§ 19-6-24. Applicability of Code Section 19-6-18 or Code Sections 19-6-19 Through 19-6-22 to Judgments Prior to March 9, 1955 - Code Section 19-6-18 or Code Sections 19-6-19 through 19-6-22, as...
§ 19-6-25. Revision of Judgments for Permanent Alimony Entered Prior to March 9, 1955 - When any judgment for permanent alimony rendered prior to March...
§ 19-6-26. Jurisdiction - History. Ga. L. 1969, p. 98, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 19-6-27. Application for Permanent Alimony or Child Support After Grant of Foreign Divorce Decree; Venue; Hearing; Review; Modification - History. Ga. L. 1965, p. 263, §§ 1-3; Ga. L....
§ 19-6-28. Enforcement of Orders; Contempt; Service of Rule Nisi by Mail; Rule Nisi Form - Click to view Click to view IN THE SUPERIOR COURT...
§ 19-6-28.1. Suspension Of, or Denial of Application or Renewal Of, License for Noncompliance With Child Support Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-28.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-29. Inclusion of Accident and Sickness Insurance Coverage in Order for Child Support; Payroll Deductions - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-29 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-30. Collection of Child Support by Continuing Garnishment; Child or Spouse Support Subject to Income Deduction - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-30 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-32. Entering Income Deduction Order or Medical Support Notice for Award of Child Support; When Order or Notice Effective; Hearing on Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-32 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-33. Notice and Service of Income Deduction Order; Hearing on Enforcement of Order; Discharge of Obligor; Penalties - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-33 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-33.1. Family Support Registry - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-33.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-34. Inclusion of Life Insurance in Order of Support - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-34 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-35. Child Support Obligee Regarded as Creditor for Attacking Certain Judgments and Transactions - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-35 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-36. Judgment or Lien Surviving Death; Procedure and Rights - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-36 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Georgia Child Support Commission
§ 19-6-50. Creation; Responsibilities - There is created the Georgia Child Support Commission for the...
§ 19-6-51. Members; Terms; Chairperson, Other Officers, and Committees; Staffing and Funding - Each member of the commission shall be appointed to serve...
§ 19-6-52. Meetings; Members’ Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-52 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-6-53. Duties; Powers; Authorization to Retain Professional Services - History. Code 1981, § 19-6-53 , enacted by Ga. L....
Chapter 7 - Parent and Child Relationship Generally
§ 19-7-1. In Whom Parental Power Lies; How Such Power Lost; Recovery for Homicide of Child or Unborn Child - (b.1) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section...
§ 19-7-2. Parents’ Obligations to Child - It is the joint and several duty of each parent...
§ 19-7-3. Actions by Grandparents or Other Family Members for Visitation Rights or Intervention; Revocation or Amendment of Visitation Rights; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Mediation; Hearing; Notification to Family Members of Child’s Participati... - The court shall make specific written findings of fact in...
§ 19-7-3.1. Equitable Caregivers; Form; Required Findings; Establishment of Parental Rights; Not a Disestablishment of Parentage - Click to view Click to view “IN THE COURT OF...
§ 19-7-4. Criteria for Loss of Parental Custody - If a child is found under circumstances of destitution and...
§ 19-7-5. Reporting of Child Abuse; When Mandated or Authorized; Content of Report; to Whom Made; Immunity From Liability; Report Based Upon Privileged Communication; Penalty for Failure to Report; Spiritual Treatment for Illnesses - Sexual abuse shall include consensual sex acts when the sex...
§ 19-7-6. Reporting of Juvenile Drug Use - History. Code 1981, § 19-7-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Legitimacy
§ 19-7-20. Circumstances of Legitimacy; Disproving Legitimacy; Legitimation by Marriage of Parents and Recognition of Child - History. Orig. Code 1863, §§ 1736, 1737; Code 1868, §...
§ 19-7-21. When Children Conceived by Artificial Insemination Legitimate - All children born within wedlock or within the usual period...
§ 19-7-22. Petition for Legitimation of Child; Requirement That Mother Be Named as a Party; Court Order; Effect; Claims for Custody or Visitation; Third-Party Action for Legitimation in Response to Petition to Establish Paternity - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1738; Code 1868, § 1778;...
§ 19-7-23. “Child Born Out of Wedlock” Defined - The term “child born out of wedlock” means: History. Orig....
§ 19-7-24. Parents’ Obligations to Child Born Out of Wedlock - It is the joint and several duty of each parent...
§ 19-7-25. In Whom Parental Power Over Child Born Out of Wedlock Lies - Only the mother of a child born out of wedlock...
§ 19-7-26. Mother of Child Born Out of Wedlock Not to Be Discriminated Against in Action to Recover for Injury or Death of the Child - In an action brought by the mother of a child...
§ 19-7-27. Hospital Program for Establishment of Paternity - History. Code 1981, § 19-7-27 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 3 - Determination of Paternity
§ 19-7-40. Jurisdiction; Administrative Determination of Paternity - History. Code 1933, § 74-301, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 19-7-41. Service Outside State - In a proceeding under this article, the court, pursuant to...
§ 19-7-42. Venue - The action shall be brought in the county in which...
§ 19-7-43. Petition; by Whom Brought; Effect of Agreement on Right to Bring Petition; Stay Pending Birth of Child; Court Order for Blood Tests; Genetic Tests - History. Code 1933, § 74-304, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 19-7-44. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem; Payment of Guardian; Notice to Natural Mother - History. Code 1933, § 74-305, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 19-7-45. Genetic Tests - History. Code 1933, § 74-306, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 19-7-46. Evidence at Trial - History. Code 1933, § 74-307, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 19-7-46.1. Effect of Father’s Name or Social Security Number on Records as Evidence of Paternity; Signed Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity; Certified Copy of Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity - History. Code 1981, § 19-7-46.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-7-46.2. Temporary Order of Support - History. Code 1981, § 19-7-46.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-7-47. Civil Action; Testimony of Mother and Alleged Father; Default Judgments - History. Code 1933, § 74-308, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 19-7-48. Settlement, Dismissal, or Termination of Civil Action - The child must be a party to a settlement agreement...
§ 19-7-49. Final Order; Effect; Evidence of Costs - History. Code 1933, § 74-310, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 19-7-50. Expenses of Litigation - The court may order reasonable fees of counsel, experts, and...
§ 19-7-51. Order of Support and Other Provisions - The decree or order establishing paternity may contain any other...
§ 19-7-52. To Whom Support Payments Made; Enforcement and Modification of Orders - History. Code 1933, § 74-313, enacted by Ga. L. 1980,...
§ 19-7-53. Confidentiality of Hearings - Upon motion of any party, any hearing or trial held...
§ 19-7-54. Motion to Set Aside Determination of Paternity - (A) Genetic testing was previously completed; (B) The child was...
Chapter 8 - Adoption
§ 19-8-1. Definitions - For purposes of this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-8-2. Jurisdiction and Venue of Adoption Proceedings - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-3. Who May Adopt a Child; When Petition Must Be Filed in Names of Both Spouses - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-4. Adoption Through the Department, Child-Placing Agency, or Out-of-State Licensed Agency - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-4 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-5. Third Party Adoption by Party Who Is Not Stepparent or Relative of Child - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-6. Stepparent Adoption - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-7. Adoption by Certain Relatives Related to Child by Blood or Marriage - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-8. Domestication of Adoption of Child Born in Foreign Country; Certificate of Foreign Birth; Authority of Court to Change Date of Birth - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-8 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-9. Revocation of Surrender of Rights; Time Limit; Effect of Voluntary Surrender of Rights by Legal Mother - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-9 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-10. When Surrender or Termination of Parental Rights of Living Parent Not Required; Service on Parents in Such Cases; Involuntary Termination of Rights - and the court is of the opinion that the adoption...
§ 19-8-11. Petitioning Superior Court to Terminate Rights of One Parent or Guardian of Child; Service of Process - (A) Personal service is perfected; (B) Of delivery shown on...
§ 19-8-12. Notice to Biological Father; Procedure When Identity or Location of Father Not Known; Effect of Order Terminating Biological Father’s Rights; Legitimation of Child by Father; Rights of Mother - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-12 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-13. Petition; Filing and Contents; Financial Disclosures; Attorney’s Affidavit; Redaction of Certain Information Unnecessary - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-13 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-14. Timing of Adoption Hearing; Record Retention; Clerk’s Duties - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-15. Objections to Petition for Adoption - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-15 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-16. Investigation by Court-Appointed Agent; Criminal History Records Check for Adoption Petitioners - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-16 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-17. Report and Findings of Investigating Agent; Dismissal of Petition; Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-17 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-18. Hearing; District Attorney to Be Directed to Review Inducement Violations; Decree of Adoption; Factors Considered in Determining Best Interests of Child; Disposition of Child on Denial of Petition - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-18 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-19. Effect of Decree of Adoption - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-19 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-20. Forwarding of Decree, Report, and Subsequent Orders to Department; Issuance of Adoption Certificate; Use as Evidence - Click to view “This is to certify that (names of...
§ 19-8-21. Adoption of Adult Individuals; Applicability of Code Sections 19-8-19 and 19-8-20 - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-21 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-22. Recognition and Effect of Order by Court or Administrative Body Within or Outside United States - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-22 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-23. Where Records of Adoption Kept; Examination by Parties and Attorneys; Use of Information by Agency and Department - (b.1) The department may, in its sole discretion, make use...
§ 19-8-24. Advertising Restrictions and Requirements; “Inducements” Defined; Unlawful Inducements; Penalties; Exemption for Personal Communications; Civil Actions - whether the communication occurs before or after the birth of...
§ 19-8-25. Effect of Prior Consent or Surrender of Rights - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-25 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-26. Forms - Click to view Click to view Click to view Click...
§ 19-8-27. Postadoption Contact Agreements; Definitions; Procedure; Jurisdiction; Warnings; Enforcement, Termination, or Modification; Expenses of Litigation - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-27 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-28. Adoption of an Orphan - When a child is an orphan, the petitioner shall not...
Article 2 - Embryo Transfers
§ 19-8-40. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-8-41. Release of Responsibility by Legal Embryo Custodian; Procedures; Presumption of Parentage - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-41 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-42. Petition for Expedited Order of Adoption or Parentage; Notice; Waiver of Technical Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 19-8-42 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-8-43. Finality of Orders of Adoption or Parentage - Upon a filing of a petition for adoption or parentage...
Chapter 9 - Child Custody Proceedings
§ 19-9-1. Parenting Plans; Requirements for Plan - History. Orig. Code 1863, § 1685; Code 1868, § 1728;...
§ 19-9-1.1. Binding Arbitration on Issue of Child Custody and Related Matters - In all proceedings under this article, it shall be expressly...
§ 19-9-1.2. Required Domestic Relations Case Filing Information Form - Pursuant to Code Section 9-11-3, and in addition to the...
§ 19-9-2. Right of Surviving Parent to Custody of Child; Discretion of Judge - Upon the death of either parent, the survivor is entitled...
§ 19-9-3. Establishment and Review of Child Custody and Visitation - History. Ga. L. 1913, p. 110, § 1; Code 1933,...
§ 19-9-4. Investigation of Abuse, Neglect, or Other Acts Which Adversely Affect Health of Child in Custody Disputes; Cost - History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 1149, §§ 1, 2; Ga....
§ 19-9-5. Custody Agreements; Ratification; Supplementation - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-6. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-9-7. Visitation by Parent Who Has Committed Acts of Family Violence; Conditional Orders; Confidentiality; Joint Counseling; Conditions for Supervised Visitation - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-7 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act
§ 19-9-20. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 19-9-21. Purpose; Construction - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1957, § 2.
§ 19-9-22. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 19-9-23. Actions to Obtain Change of Legal or Physical Custody; Use of Certain Complaints Prohibited - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1957, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 19-9-24. Actions by Physical or Legal Custodian Not Permitted in Certain Instances - History. Ga. L. 1978, p. 1957, § 5.
Article 3 - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 19-9-40. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Uniform Child Custody...
§ 19-9-41. Definitions - In this article: History. Code 1981, § 19-9-41 , enacted...
§ 19-9-42. Article Inapplicable to Adoptions or Authorizations for Emergency Care - This article does not govern an adoption proceeding or a...
§ 19-9-43. Proceeding Pertaining to Indian Child Exempted From Article - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-43 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-44. Child Custody Determinations of Foreign Country - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-44 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-45. Binding Authority of Child Custody Determination - A child custody determination made by a court of this...
§ 19-9-46. Priority of Question of Jurisdiction - If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under...
§ 19-9-47. Notice and Proof of Service on Persons Outside the State - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-47 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-48. Personal Jurisdiction Not Obtained in Other Matters; Service of Process - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-48 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-49. Communication Between Court of This State and Other States - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-49 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-50. Testimony by Deposition; Electronic Deposition; Evidence Transmitted by Technological Means Not to Be Excluded - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-50 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-51. Hearings and Studies in Another State; Costs - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-51 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Jurisdiction
§ 19-9-61. Jurisdiction Requirements for Initial Child Custody Determinations; Physical Presence Alone Insufficient - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-61 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-62. Prerequisites for Termination of Exclusive, Continuing Jurisdiction - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-62 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-63. Prerequisites for Modifying Custody Determination From Foreign Court - Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-9-64, a court...
§ 19-9-64. Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction; Continuing Effect; Communicating With Other Courts - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-64 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-65. Notice Required; Intervention - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-65 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-66. Procedure When Proceedings Pending in Another State - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-66 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-67. Finding of Inconvenient Forum; Conditions - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-67 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-68. Wrongfully Obtained Jurisdiction; Actions to Prevent Repetition of Unjustifiable Conduct; Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-68 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-69. Information Required as Part of Pleading or Affidavit; Continuing Duty; Sealing of Information; Children Residing in Family Violence Shelters - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-69 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-70. Requiring Appearance for In-State and Out-of-State Residents; Other Court Orders - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-70 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 3 - Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Foreign Decrees
§ 19-9-81. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-9-82. Orders Made Under the Hague Convention - Under this part a court of this state may enforce...
§ 19-9-83. Recognition of Foreign Custody Decrees; Remedies - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-83 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-84. Authority to Enter Temporary Orders if Lacking Jurisdiction; Remedy From Court With Jurisdiction; Victims of Family Violence - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-84 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-85. Registering Foreign Custody Determinations; Requirements of Registering Court; Contesting Registration; Confirmation of Registered Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-85 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-86. Granting Relief and Enforcing Registered Custody Determinations - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-86 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-87. Communication Between Enforcing Court and Modifying Court - If a proceeding for enforcement under this part is commenced...
§ 19-9-88. Verification and Petition for Enforcement Requirements; Sealing; Appearance; Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-88 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-89. Service of Petitions and Orders - Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-9-91, the petition...
§ 19-9-90. Finding of Immediate Physical Custody; Awarding of Fees, Costs, and Expenses; Drawing Adverse Inference From Refusal to Testify; Spousal Relationship Irrelevant - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-90 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-91. Verified Application for Warrant Seeking Physical Custody; Requirement for Serious Physical Harm; Warrant Requirements; Enforceability; Conditions - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-91 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-92. Awarding of Necessary and Reasonable Expenses - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-92 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-93. Full Faith and Credit to Orders of Other States - A court of this state shall accord full faith and...
§ 19-9-94. Appeals - An appeal may be taken from a final order in...
§ 19-9-95. Actions by District Attorney - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-95 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-96. Assistance by Law Enforcement - At the request of a district attorney acting under Code...
§ 19-9-97. Recovering Expenses of District Attorney and Law Enforcement - If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court...
Part 4 - Construction
§ 19-9-101. Promotion of Uniformity Between States - In applying and construing this uniform Act, consideration must be...
§ 19-9-102. Application - A motion or other request for relief made in a...
§ 19-9-103. Construction - This article shall not be construed to repeal, amend, or...
§ 19-9-104. Conflicts With Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act - In the event of any conflict between this article and...
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...
§ 19-9-121. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-9-122. Delegation of Child Caregiving Authority - A parent of a child may delegate caregiving authority regarding...
§ 19-9-123. Reporting Requirement From Nonprofit Entities or Faith Based Organizations; Departmental Responsibilities and Liabilities; Regulation - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-123 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 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 - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-124 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-125. Notice to Noncustodial Parent of Execution of Power of Attorney; Objection by Noncustodial Parent; Compliance With Relocation Notice Requirements - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-125 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-126. Impact of Execution on Parental Rights - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-126 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-127. Temporary Written Permission to Seek Emergency Medical Treatment or Other Services for Children - Nothing in this article shall preclude a parent or agent...
§ 19-9-128. No Limitation on Role of Division of Family and Children Services - An individual shall not execute a power of attorney under...
§ 19-9-129. Execution of Power of Attorney; Probate Court Responsibilities; Revocation or Execution of Subsequent Power of Attorney - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-129 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 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 - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-130 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-131. Child’s Status Upon Execution of Power of Attorney; Delegation of Authority Must Specify Applicability - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-131 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-132. Delegation to Grandparent; Delegation by Deployed Parents - History. Code 1981, § 19-9-132 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-9-133. Continuing Application of Former Provisions as Applicable to Grandparents - This article shall not affect a power of attorney given...
§ 19-9-134. Power of Attorney Form - Click to view “FORM FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY TO DELEGATE...
Chapter 10 - Abandonment of Child or Spouse
§ 19-10-1. Abandonment of Dependent Child; Criminal Penalties; Continuing Offense; Venue; Evidence; Expenses of Birth of Child Born Out of Wedlock; Support of Child Born Out of Wedlock - History. Ga. L. 1866, p. 151, § 1; Code 1868,...
§ 19-10-2. Abandonment of Dependent Pregnant Wife; Criminal Penalties; Continuing Offense - History. Code 1933, § 74-9903, enacted by Ga. L. 1964,...
Chapter 10A - Safe Place for Newborns
§ 19-10A-1. Short Title - This chapter shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 19-10A-2. Definitions - As used in this chapter, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-10A-3. Purpose - It is the express purpose and intent of the General...
§ 19-10A-4. No Criminal Prosecution for Leaving Child in Custody of Medical Facility, Fire Station, or Police Station - A mother shall not be prosecuted for violating Code Section...
§ 19-10A-5. Investigating and Reporting Utilization of Provisions - The Department of Human Services shall investigate and report to...
§ 19-10A-6. Reimbursement of Medical Costs; Placement With Department of Human Services - A medical facility which accepts for inpatient admission or a...
§ 19-10A-7. Liability - Medical facilities, fire stations, and police stations and their employees,...
§ 19-10A-8. Posting of Signs at Medical Facilities, Fire Stations, or Police Stations Indicating Authorized Location for Leaving Newborns - The Department of Human Services shall develop standards for a...
Chapter 11 - Enforcement of Duty of Support
Article 1 - Child Support Recovery Act
§ 19-11-1. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 19-11-2. Purposes of Article; Construction - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 2.
§ 19-11-3. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 19-11-4. Application of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.” - In administering this article, the department shall be governed by...
§ 19-11-5. Debt to State Created by Payment of Public Assistance; Amount of Debt; Waiver, Reduction, or Negotiation of Certain Repayments - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-6. Enforcement of Child Support Payments and Alimony for Public Assistance Recipients - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 5; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-7. Enforcement of Support Payments for Dependent Minor Child Public Assistance Recipients; Attorney’s Fees; Interest on Judgment; Limited Scope of Action - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 17; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-8. Department’s Duty to Enforce Support of Abandoned Minor Public Assistance Recipient; Scope of Action - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 7; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-9. Putative Father Registry; Location of Absent Parents by Department; Assistance of Other Governmental Agencies; Use of Information Obtained - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 8; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-9.1. Duty to Furnish Information About Obligor to Department; Use of Information Obtained; Penalty for Noncompliance - (a.1) (1) In accordance with the mandate contained in 42...
§ 19-11-9.2. Duty of Employers to Report Employee Hiring or Rehiring - An employer who fails to report as required under this...
§ 19-11-9.3. Suspension or Denial of License for Noncompliance With Child Support Order; Interagency Agreements; Report to General Assembly; Duty to Inform Obligors - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-9.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-10. Investigation to Determine Ability to Support; Notification of Parent; Information Forms; Penalty for Falsifying Parents’ Report - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, §§ 9, 10; Ga....
§ 19-11-11. Department Subpoenas; Court Order Requiring Compliance - The department may examine any books, papers, or memoranda bearing...
§ 19-11-12. Review of Orders for Child Support; Review Procedures; Order Adjusting Support Award Amount; No Release From Liability Due to Subsequent Financial Obligation - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 11; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-13. Determination of Paternity; Acknowledgment Under Oath; Legal Proceedings - Whenever the department receives an application for services under this...
§ 19-11-14. Father’s Liability for Support of Child Born Out of Wedlock; Full Faith and Credit to Paternity Determination by Another State - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 17; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-15. Voluntary Support Agreement; Notice and Hearing; Notice of Final Determination - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, §§ 11, 12; Ga....
§ 19-11-15.1. Information Required to Be Given to Individuals Receiving Services - The child support enforcement agency shall provide individuals who are...
§ 19-11-16. Periodic Redeterminations and Reinvestigations - The department may conduct periodic redeterminations and reinvestigations of the...
§ 19-11-17. Redetermination at Request of Parent; Time for Hearing - Whenever a parent has been determined able to support his...
§ 19-11-18. Collection Procedures; Notice; Judicial Review - History. Ga. L. 1973, p. 192, § 15; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-19. Garnishment and Income Deduction Orders; Notice and Hearing; Procedure; Liability of Employer - History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 1537, § 13; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-20. Wage Assignments - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 897, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-21. Payment of Support to Department - Payment of support pursuant to an administrative determination or a...
§ 19-11-22. Article Not Exclusive - The procedures, actions, and remedies provided in this article shall...
§ 19-11-23. Authority of District Attorneys - History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 722, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-24. Conformity With Federal Law Intended; Adoption of Necessary Regulations Authorized - Nothing in this article is intended to conflict with any...
§ 19-11-25. Availability of Information About Overdue Support to Consumer Reporting Agency; Notice to Debtor Parent; Fee - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-25 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-26. Accident and Sickness Insurance Coverage for Children; Order Requiring Medical Support - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-26 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-27. Accident and Sickness Insurance Coverage for Children; National Medical Support Notice or Other Notice of Enrollment; Establishment of Coverage - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-27 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-28. Accident and Sickness Insurance Coverage for Children; Authorization of Payments of Benefits; Notice of Termination; Immunity From Liability of Person or Entity Providing Access to Coverage - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-28 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-29. Accident and Sickness Insurance Coverage for Children; Liability and Penalty Applicable to Person or Entity Providing Access to Coverage and Insurers - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-29 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-30. Confidentiality of Information and Records; Safeguards Against Unauthorized Use - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-30 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-30.1. Bank Match Registry - The department shall establish a computer based registry of account...
§ 19-11-30.2. Information From Financial Institutions - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-30.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-30.3. Responsibility of Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry - The Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry shall examine...
§ 19-11-30.4. Disclosure of Information - No employee or agent of the state shall divulge any...
§ 19-11-30.5. Failure of Financial Institution to Comply - Any financial institution required to submit a report pursuant to...
§ 19-11-30.6. Reciprocal Agreements With Other States - The commissioner of human services, in cooperation with the child...
§ 19-11-30.7. Construction - Code Sections 19-11-30, 19-11-30.4, and 19-11-30.6 shall not be construed...
§ 19-11-30.8. Annual Reports - The commissioner of human services shall file an annual report...
§ 19-11-30.9. Information Subject to Disclosure; Penalty - As an exception to Code Section 7-1-360, a financial institution...
§ 19-11-30.10. Authority to Levy and Seize Deposit - The child support enforcement agency shall have the authority to...
§ 19-11-30.11. Fee on Levied Accounts - A financial institution may charge an account levied on by...
§ 19-11-32. Process to Collect Delinquent Support Accounts - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-32 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-33. Notice - The child support enforcement agency may proceed under Code Section...
§ 19-11-34. Verification; Immunity From Liability - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-34 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-35. Initiation of Administrative Action for Levy; Required Information in Notice to Financial Institution - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-35 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-36. Required Information in Notice to Obligor - The child support enforcement agency shall notify an obligor subject...
§ 19-11-37. Challenges to Levy; Mistakes; Procedures; Reimbursement - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-37 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-38. Required Financial Institution Action - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-38 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-39. Computerized Central Case Registry for Support Orders - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-39 , enacted by Ga. L....
Article 2 - Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act
§ 19-11-40. Short Title - This article may be cited as the “Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement...
§ 19-11-40.1. Effective Date for Application of Article - No new petition may be filed, nor may any type...
§ 19-11-41. Purposes of Article - The purposes of this article are to improve and extend...
§ 19-11-42. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 19-11-43. Duty of Support Defined; Criteria for Determining Existence of Duty of Support - Duty of support” includes any duty of support imposed or...
§ 19-11-44. Declaration of Reciprocating Status of Canadian Province or Territory by Attorney General - Where the Attorney General is satisfied that reciprocal provisions will...
§ 19-11-45. Remedies Cumulative - The remedies provided in this article are in addition to...
§ 19-11-46. Liability of Obligor in State Not Dependent on Obligee’s Presence - Duties of support arising under the law of this state,...
§ 19-11-47. Support Proceedings When Obligor and Obligee Are Found in Different Counties of State - A proceeding to compel support under this article may be...
§ 19-11-48. When Extradition of Obligor Authorized; How Extradition Avoided; Petition; Temporary Order of Support; Delivery of Copies of Order; Suspension of Extradition Proceedings - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 34, § 5. Cross references....
§ 19-11-49. Choice of Law for Determining Duties of Support - Duties of support applicable under this article are those imposed...
§ 19-11-50. Remedies of State or Political Subdivision Furnishing Support; Court Orders for Present or Future Support Not to Be Jeopardized - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 34, § 7.
§ 19-11-51. Duties Enforceable by Petition; Jurisdiction; Venue - All duties of support, including the duty to pay arrearages...
§ 19-11-52. Contents of Petition; When Cause of Action Arises - The petition shall be verified and shall state the name...
§ 19-11-53. Representation of Petitioner by District Attorney; Fees; Monthly Collection Reports; Payment to County for Services; Clerk’s Fees - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 34, § 10; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-54. By Whom Petition for Minor Obligee Brought; Guardian Ad Litem Not Necessary - A petition on behalf of a minor obligee may be...
§ 19-11-55. Duty of Court of This State When Acting as Initiating State; Transmittal of Copies of Petition, Certificate, and Article; Monetary Recommendation to Canadian Court - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 34, § 12; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-56. Payment of Costs and Fees by State; Issuance of Execution to Reimburse State - A court of this state, whether the state is acting...
§ 19-11-57. When Respondent’s Arrest Authorized - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 34, § 14.
§ 19-11-58. Department of Human Services Designated State Information Agency; Duties - The Department of Human Services is designated as the state...
§ 19-11-59. Payment of District Attorney’s Fee - The fee of the district attorney arising under this article...
§ 19-11-60. Duty of Court of This State When Acting as Responding State - When a court of this state, acting as a responding...
§ 19-11-61. Procedure When Responding Court Unable to Obtain Jurisdiction; Cooperation of Police in Locating Respondent; Transfer of Documents Upon Location of Respondent or His Property - History. Ga. L. 1958, p. 34, § 17; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-62. Discovery Procedures - In any proceeding under this article the court may order...
§ 19-11-63. Order of Support or Reimbursement - If the court of the responding state finds a duty...
§ 19-11-64. Transmittal of Copy of Order to Initiating State - The court of this state, when acting as a responding...
§ 19-11-65. Power of Court to Assure Compliance With Orders - In addition to the other powers specified in this article,...
§ 19-11-66. Determination of Paternity - If the obligor asserts as a defense that he is...
§ 19-11-67. Transmittal of Payments to Court of Initiating State; Certified Statement of Payments Made by Respondent - A court of this state, when acting as a responding...
§ 19-11-68. Duty of Court of Initiating State to Disburse Payments Received - A court of this state, when acting as an initiating...
§ 19-11-69. Spouses Competent and Compellable to Testify - Laws attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between...
§ 19-11-70. Rules of Evidence - In any hearing under this article, the court shall be...
§ 19-11-71. Previous Support Orders Not Superseded; How Payments Credited - Any order of support issued by a court of this...
§ 19-11-72. Jurisdiction in Other Proceedings Not Conferred - Participation in any proceedings under this article shall not confer...
§ 19-11-73. Construction of Article - This article shall be so interpreted and construed as to...
§ 19-11-74. Temporary Order - At any time after the filing of a petition for...
§ 19-11-75. Right of Appeal; Effect of Appeal on Order of Support - Any respondent in an action brought under this article shall...
§ 19-11-76. Additional Remedies on Foreign Support Order - If the duty of support is based on a foreign...
§ 19-11-77. Registration of Foreign Support Order; Filing in Registry of Foreign Support Orders - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 938, § 1. Law reviews....
§ 19-11-78. Application of Code Section 19-11-53 - Code Section 19-11-53 shall apply equally when this state is...
§ 19-11-79. Registration Procedure — Transmittal of Documents to District Attorney; Filing; Notice; Docketing - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 938, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-80. Registration Procedure — Hearing; Defenses; Grounds for Stay; Entry of Order as Registration; County’s Entitlement to Fee; Through Whom Payments Made - History. Ga. L. 1979, p. 938, § 1; Ga. L....
§ 19-11-81. Effect of Registration of Foreign Support Order - Upon registration, the registered foreign support order shall be treated...
Article 3 - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
§ 19-11-100. Short Title - This article shall be known and may be cited as...
§ 19-11-101. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-11-102. Designated Tribunals; Support Enforcement Agency - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-102 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-103. Nature of Remedies - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-103 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-104. Applicability - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-104 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 2 - Jurisdiction; Cooperation Between States
§ 19-11-110. Jurisdiction - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-110 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-111. Personal Jurisdiction Continues While Georgia Tribunal Retains Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction - Personal jurisdiction acquired by a tribunal of Georgia in a...
§ 19-11-112. Authority of Tribunal - Under this article, a tribunal in Georgia may serve as...
§ 19-11-113. Limitation on Jurisdiction of Georgia Tribunal if Action Filed in Another State or Foreign Country - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-113 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-114. Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction to Modify Support Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-114 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-115. Initiating Tribunal; Responding Tribunal - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-115 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-116. Governing Tribunal When Conflicting Orders; Determination of Controlling Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-116 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-117. Enforcement of Two or More Child Support Orders, at Least One of Which Was Issued by Another State or Foreign Country - In responding to registrations or petitions for enforcement of two...
§ 19-11-118. Crediting of Amounts Collected - A tribunal of Georgia shall credit amounts collected for a...
§ 19-11-119. Evidentiary Issues Outside State; Application - A tribunal of Georgia exercising personal jurisdiction over a nonresident...
§ 19-11-119.1. Spousal Support Order; Modification; Initiating Tribunal to Request Enforcement; Responding Tribunal to Enforce or Modify Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-119.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 3 - Civil Provisions
§ 19-11-120. Application of Part; Initiation of a Proceeding - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-120 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-121. Representative for Minor Parent - A minor parent, or a guardian or other legal representative...
§ 19-11-122. Governing Law and Procedure for Responding Georgia Tribunal - Except as otherwise provided in this article, a responding tribunal...
§ 19-11-123. Information to Be Provided to Responding Tribunal - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-123 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-124. Receipt of Petition of Pleading by Responding Georgia Tribunal; Action Authorized; Limitations; Foreign Currency Conversion - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-124 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-125. Receipt by Inappropriate Tribunal - If a petition or comparable pleading is received by an...
§ 19-11-126. Support Enforcement Agency’s Services; Determining Controlling Order; Foreign Currency Conversion; Enforcement of Support Order and Income Withholding Order of Another State; Absence of Fiduciary Relationship - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-126 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-127. Authority of Attorney General - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-127 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-128. Employment of Private Counsel - An individual may employ private counsel to represent the individual...
§ 19-11-129. State Information Agency - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-129 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-130. Filing of Petition to Establish, Register, or Modify Support Order; Required Information; Relief Sought - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-130 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-131. Nondisclosure of Identifying Information When Health, Safety, or Liberty at Risk; Disclosure of Information in the Interest of Justice - If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading...
§ 19-11-132. Fees and Costs - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-132 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-133. Personal Jurisdiction - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-133 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-134. Defense of Nonparentage - A party whose parentage of a child has been previously...
§ 19-11-135. Physical Presence of Individual Nonresident Party Not Required; Admissible Evidence - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-135 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-136. Communication Between Tribunals - A tribunal in Georgia may communicate with a tribunal outside...
§ 19-11-137. Tribunal’s Authority to Accomplish Discovery - A tribunal of this state may: History. Code 1981, §...
§ 19-11-138. Disbursement of Funds; Redirecting Payments - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-138 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 4 - Establishment of Support Order
§ 19-11-140. Authority of Tribunal Upon Failure to Issue Support Order; Temporary Child Support Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-140 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-141. Responding Tribunal - A tribunal of Georgia authorized to determine parentage of a...
Part 5 - Direct Enforcement of Order of Another State Without Registration
§ 19-11-150. Issuance of Income-Withholding Orders - An income-withholding order issued in another state may be sent...
§ 19-11-151. Obligation of Employer Upon Receipt of Income-Withholding Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-151 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-152. Receipt of Two or More Income-Withholding Orders - If an obligor’s employer receives two or more income-withholding orders...
§ 19-11-153. Employer’s Civil Liability - An employer that complies with an income-withholding order issued in...
§ 19-11-154. Penalties for Employer’s Noncompliance - An employer that willfully fails to comply with an income-withholding...
§ 19-11-155. Contesting of Order From Another Tribunal - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-155 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-156. Enforcement of Orders Issued by Another State or Foreign Country - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-156 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 6 - Enforcement and Modification of Support Order After Registration
§ 19-11-160. Registration of Orders Issued by Another State or Foreign Country - A support order or income-withholding order issued in another state...
§ 19-11-161. Requirements for Registration of Orders Issued by Another State or Foreign Country; Other Filings - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-161 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-162. Filing in Georgia Tribunal Required for Registration; Enforcement; Modification - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-162 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-163. Governing Law; Statute of Limitations; Application of Procedural and Remedial Law of Georgia; Prospective Application of Law of Other State or Foreign Country - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-163 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-164. Notification to Nonregistering Party and Obligor’s Employer - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-164 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-165. Contesting the Validity of Registered Support Order by Nonregistering Party - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-165 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-166. Burden of Proof in Contesting Validity of Registered Support Order; Stays - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-166 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-167. Effect of Confirmation - Confirmation of a registered support order, whether by operation of...
§ 19-11-168. Petitions for Modification - A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or...
§ 19-11-169. Enforcement Pending Modification - A tribunal of Georgia may enforce a child support order...
§ 19-11-170. Requirements for Modification; Effect on Jurisdiction - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-170 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-171. Recognition of Modification by Another Tribunal - If a child support order issued by a tribunal in...
§ 19-11-172. Jurisdiction; Application of Article - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-172 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-173. Filing Requirement for Modified Order - Within 30 days after issuance of a modified child support...
§ 19-11-174. Jurisdiction to Modify Child Support Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-174 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-175. Registration of Foreign Child Support Order - A party or support enforcement agency seeking to modify, or...
Part 7 - Determination of Parentage
§ 19-11-180. Definitions - As used in this part, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-11-181. Applicability of Part - This part applies only to a support proceeding under the...
§ 19-11-182. Department of Human Services Recognized as Designated Agency - The Department of Human Services is recognized as the agency...
§ 19-11-183. Duties of Department of Human Services; Available Support Proceedings - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-183 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-184. Filing Direct Requests; Entitlement to Assistance; Preference for Simplified and Expeditious Processes - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-184 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-184.1. Request for Registration - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-184.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-184.2. Contest of Registered Convention Support Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-184.2 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-184.3. Grounds for Refusal of Recognition and Enforcement of Registered Convention Support Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-184.3 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-184.4. Option to Enforce Portions of Convention Support Order - If a tribunal of Georgia does not recognize and enforce...
§ 19-11-184.5. Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Support Agreement - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-184.5 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-184.6. Modification of Convention Child Support Order - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-184.6 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-184.7. Personal Information - Personal information gathered or transmitted under this part may be...
§ 19-11-184.8. Language - A record filed with a tribunal of Georgia under this...
Part 8 - Interstate Rendition
§ 19-11-185. “Governor” Defined; Authority - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-185 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-11-186. Prosecutor’s Duties Upon Request by Governor; Rendition - History. Code 1981, § 19-11-186 , enacted by Ga. L....
Part 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 19-11-190. Construction of Article; Uniformity - In applying and construing this article, consideration must be given...
§ 19-11-190.1. Effective Date - This article applies to proceedings begun on or after July...
§ 19-11-191. Severability - If any provision of this article or its application to...
Chapter 12 - Name Change
§ 19-12-1. Petition for Name Change; Request by Victim of Family Violence or Human Trafficking; Notice of Filing; Consent of Minor’s Parents or Guardian - History. Ga. L. 1875, p. 103, § 1; Code 1882,...
§ 19-12-2. Hearing on Objections to Petition - If written objections are filed by any interested or affected...
§ 19-12-3. Certificate of Name Change; Use as Evidence; Form of Certificate - Click to view This is to certify that (name of...
§ 19-12-4. Name Change With Fraudulent Intent Not Authorized - Nothing contained in this chapter shall authorize any person to...
Chapter 13 - Family Violence
Article 1 - Granting of Relief by Superior Courts
§ 19-13-1. “Family Violence” Defined - As used in this article, the term “family violence” means...
§ 19-13-2. Jurisdiction of Superior Court - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 880, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 19-13-3. Petition Seeking Relief From Family Violence; Temporary Relief Ex Parte; Hearing; Dismissal of Petition Upon Failure to Hold Hearing; Procedural Advice for Victims; Delays - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 880, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 19-13-4. Protective Orders and Consent Agreements; Contents; Delivery to Sheriff; Expiration; Enforcement - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 880, § 4; Ga. L....
§ 19-13-4.1. “Local Law Enforcement Agency” Defined; Security Checks - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-4.1 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-13-5. Supplemental Nature of Remedies Provided by Article - The remedies provided by this article are not exclusive but...
§ 19-13-6. Penalties - A violation of an order issued pursuant to this article...
Article 1A - Family Violence Intervention
§ 19-13-10. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Code 1981,...
§ 19-13-11. Fee for Certification Application; Valid Period of Certification - In carrying out the purpose of this article, the department...
§ 19-13-13. Administration and Supervision of Certification - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-13 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-13-14. Standards and Requirements for Course Content; Course Operators; Certification of Programs; Maintenance of List of Certified Programs - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-14 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-13-15. Cooperation With State Board of Pardons and Paroles - The department and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles...
§ 19-13-16. Mandatory Participation; Cost for Participation - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-16 , enacted by Ga. L....
§ 19-13-17. Administrative Fine - As an alternative to criminal or other civil enforcement, the...
Article 2 - Family Violence Shelters
§ 19-13-20. Definitions - As used in this article, the term: History. Ga. L....
§ 19-13-21. Powers and Duties of Council - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 663, § 2; Ga. L....
§ 19-13-22. Eligibility for Licensing and Funding; Application; Receiving and Referral Functions; Shelters and Programs; Admission Procedures; Board of Shelter - History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 663, § 3; Ga. L....
§ 19-13-23. Confidentiality of Location of Family Violence Shelter; Exceptions - History. Code 1981, § 19-13-23 , enacted by Ga. L....