Post by Jim on Jun 9, 2014 16:13:12 GMT -5
Parental Rights in Georgia
STATE LAW
Georgia does not have a state statute that explicitly defines and protects parental rights as fundamental rights
The Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 19-7-1 details Georgia law regarding parental authority.
O.C.G.A. § 19-7-1 (b. [***8] 1) establishes a rebuttable presumption that parental custody is always in the child's best interest
IN THE COURTS
Clark v. Wade, 544 S.E.2d 99, 104 (Ga. 2001) provides a detailed discussion and interpretation of OCGA § 19-7-1 as applied to parental rights and the best interest of the child.
STATE LAW
Georgia does not have a state statute that explicitly defines and protects parental rights as fundamental rights
The Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 19-7-1 details Georgia law regarding parental authority.
O.C.G.A. § 19-7-1 (b. [***8] 1) establishes a rebuttable presumption that parental custody is always in the child's best interest
IN THE COURTS
Clark v. Wade, 544 S.E.2d 99, 104 (Ga. 2001) provides a detailed discussion and interpretation of OCGA § 19-7-1 as applied to parental rights and the best interest of the child.
