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Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 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...