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2015 Georgia Code
Title 19 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Chapter 9 - CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS
Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 19-9-2 - Right of surviving parent to custody of child; discretion of judge
GA Code § 19-9-2 (2015) What's This?
Upon the death of either parent, the survivor is entitled to custody of the child; provided, however, that the judge, upon petition, may exercise discretion as to the custody of the child, looking solely to the child's best interest and welfare.
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