How to Find Child Custody Rules in Georgia
- 1). The 1997 Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act encompasses the custody subjects that the federal government is willing to address: jurisdiction and interstate child support enforcement. Georgia adopted the act, so it is relevant as to these issues.
- 2). Georgia's statutory child custody law is contained in The Georgia Code, Section 19 (the Divorce Code), which governs all domestic relations proceedings. Different aspects of the Georgia Divorce Code discuss various elements of custody, but Chapter 9 is specifically set aside for custody proceedings.
- 3). In Georgia, divorce and custody matters are handled by the superior courts of Georgia. Each specific county may have its own local rules regarding scheduling of hearings, forms and time for filing documents. Locate your local superior court and contact the clerk of the courts to direct you to a copy of local rules.
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