Georgia Code, Title 19, Chapter 9, Article 1 - General Provisions

• § 19-9-1 - Parenting Plans; Requirements for Plan
  (a) Except when a parent seeks emergency relief for family violence pursuant to Code Section 19-13-3 or 19-13-4, in all cases in which the...
• § 19-9-1.1 - Parental Agreement to Binding Arbitration on Issue of Child Custody and Related Matters
  In all proceedings under this article, it shall be expressly permissible for the parents of a child to agree to binding arbitration on the...
• § 19-9-1.2 - Required Domestic Relations Case Filing Information Form
  Pursuant to Code Section 9-11-3, and in addition to the filing requirements contained in Code Section 19-6-15, in all proceedings under this article 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 to custody of the child; provided, however, that the judge, upon petition, may exercise...
• § 19-9-3 - Discretion of Judge in Custody Disputes; Right of Child 14 Years Old or Older to Select Custodial Parent; Consideration of Child's Educational Needs; Review of Visitation Rights; Grandparent Visitation; Policy; Retention of Jurisdiction; Attorney's Fees; Filing of Domestic Relations Final Disposition Form; Application to Military Parents
  (a) (1) In all cases in which the custody of any child is at issue between the parents, there shall be no prima-facie right...
• § 19-9-4 - Investigation of Abuse, Neglect, or Other Acts Which Adversely Affect Health of Child in Custody Disputes; Cost
  (a) On motion of either party in any action or proceeding involving determination of the award of child custody between parents of the child,...
• § 19-9-5 - Custody Agreements; Ratification; Supplementation
  (a) In all proceedings under this article between parents, it shall be expressly permissible for the parents of a child to present to the...
• § 19-9-6 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Armed forces" means the national guard and the reserve components of the armed forces, the United...
• § 19-9-7 - Visitation by Parent Who Has Committed Acts of Family Violence; Conditional Orders; Confidentiality; Joint Counseling; Conditions for Supervised Visitation
  (a) A judge may award visitation or parenting time to a parent who committed one or more acts involving family violence only if the...

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