Georgia Code, Title 19, Chapter 9, Article 4 - Power of Attorney for the Care of a Minor Child

• § 19-9-120 - Short Title
  This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Power of Attorney for the Care of a Minor Child Act."
• § 19-9-121 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Grandchild" means the minor child of a grandparent. (2) "Grandparent" shall have the same meaning as...
• § 19-9-122 - Delegation of Authority; Hardships; Exception
  (a) A parent of a minor child may delegate to any grandparent residing in this state caregiving authority regarding the minor child when hardship...
• § 19-9-123 - Powers Granted by Power of Attorney
  Through the power of attorney for the care of a minor child, the parent may authorize the agent grandparent to perform the following functions:...
• § 19-9-124 - Liability; Education; Compliance With Court Orders
  (a) An agent grandparent under a power of attorney for the care of a minor child shall act in the best interests of the...
• § 19-9-125 - Protection From Criminal or Civil Liability
  No person, school official, or health care provider who acts in good faith reliance on a power of attorney for the care of a...
• § 19-9-126 - Grant of Temporary Written Permission for Emergency Services
  Nothing in this article shall preclude a parent or agent grandparent from granting temporary written permission to seek emergency medical treatment or other services...
• § 19-9-127 - Violations; Execution of Power of Attorney; Power of Attorney to Be Signed and Acknowledged
  (a) Except as may be permitted by the federal No Child Left Behind Act, 20 U.S.C.A. Section 6301, et seq., and Section 7801, et...
• § 19-9-128 - Revocation of Power of Attorney; Termination of Power of Attorney; Resignation of Agent Grandparent
  (a) (1) The agent grandparent shall have the authority to act on behalf of the minor child until each parent who executed the power...
• § 19-9-129 - Power of Attorney Form
  (a) The statutory power of attorney for the care of a minor child form contained in this Code section may be used to grant...

Last modified: October 14, 2016