Georgia Statutes

§ 15-11-15 — Transfers from superior court; custody and support

Georgia § 15-11-15

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O.C.G.A. § 15-11-15 (2026).

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(a)In handling divorce, alimony, habeas corpus, or other cases involving the custody of a child, a superior court may transfer the question of the determination of custody, support, or custody and support to the juvenile court either for investigation and a report back to the superior court or for investigation and determination.
(b)If the referral is for investigation and determination, then the juvenile court shall proceed to handle the matter in the same manner as though the action originated under this chapter in compliance with the order of the superior court, except that the parties shall not be entitled to obtain an appointed attorney through the juvenile court.
(c)At any time prior to the determination of any question regarding custody, support, or custody and support, the juven

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Legislative History

Amended by 2016 Ga. Laws 460,§ 1-5, eff. 7/1/2016. Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 1-1, eff. 1/1/2014.

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