Ga. Code § 15-11-265

Current through 2023-2024 Legislative Session Chapter 709

Section 15-11-265 - Suspension of right of voluntary surrender of parental rights

Once a petition to terminate parental rights has been filed, the parent of a child adjudicated as a dependent child shall thereafter be without authority to affect the custody of his or her child except such parent may:

(1) Consent to a judgment terminating his or her parental rights; and

(2) Execute an act of surrender in favor of:

(A) A third party if all of the parties to the petition to terminate parental rights agree; or

(B) The department.

OCGA § 15-11-265

Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 635,§ 1-17, eff. 4/28/2014.

Added by 2013 Ga. Laws 127,§ 1-1, eff. 1/1/2014.