The Act requires courts to ratify a parental agreement concerning child custody unless the court finds it not to be in the child's best interest.
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The Act provides that whenever a grandparent or other blood relative petitions for adoption of a minor child, the petitioner must serve a copy of the petition upon any grandparent having visitation rights to the child. Such a grandparent may file objections to the petition for adoption. The Act specifically
The Act amends paragraph (14) of O.C.G.A. 31-7-250 and paragraph (16) of O.C.G.A. 49-5-60 by authorizing the Department of Human Resources to establish records search fees. Prior law set a twelve dollar ceiling for such fees.
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