Interstate Child Custody & UCCJEA Lawyer | Georgia
If a child is in danger right now, call 911. Georgia courts
can act on an emergency basis even without normal jurisdiction
(O.C.G.A. § 19-9-64);
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can act on an emergency basis even without normal jurisdiction
(O.C.G.A. § 19-9-64);
.
Does a Georgia court have jurisdiction over this custody case?
Key definitions (O.C.G.A. § 19-9-41)
Georgia UCCJEA Jurisdiction: full decision tree
This tool walks through whether a Georgia court has jurisdiction to enter or
change a child-custody order under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and
Enforcement Act (O.C.G.A. Title 19, Chapter 9, Article 2). Enable JavaScript for
the step-by-step version, or read the full logic below.
This is general legal information about Georgia custody
jurisdiction, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client
relationship. Jurisdiction questions are fact-specific. For advice about your
situation, contact Daniels & Taylor, P.C. for a free case evaluation.