Part 2: Georgia Child Custody Guidelines
(2) A court of another state does not have jurisdiction under paragraph (1) of
this subsection, or a court of the home state of the child has declined to
exercise jurisdiction on the ground that Georgia is the more appropriate
forum under Code Section 19-9-67 or 19-9-68 and:
(A) The child and the child´s parents, or the child and at least one parent or a
person acting as a parent, have a significant connection with Georgia other
than mere physical presence; and
(B) Substantial evidence is available in Georgia concerning the child´s care,
protection, training, and personal relationships;
(3) All courts having jurisdiction under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection
have declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that a court of Georgia is
the more appropriate forum to determine the custody of the child under Code
Section 19-9-67 or 19-9-68; or
(4) No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria
specified in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection.
-Sections 19-9-61 and 19-9-41 of the Georgia Code.
Please note: If you aren’t sure whether the state of Georgia would have
jurisdiction over you or your child(ren), you should consult an attorney.
this subsection, or a court of the home state of the child has declined to
exercise jurisdiction on the ground that Georgia is the more appropriate
forum under Code Section 19-9-67 or 19-9-68 and:
(A) The child and the child´s parents, or the child and at least one parent or a
person acting as a parent, have a significant connection with Georgia other
than mere physical presence; and
(B) Substantial evidence is available in Georgia concerning the child´s care,
protection, training, and personal relationships;
(3) All courts having jurisdiction under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection
have declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that a court of Georgia is
the more appropriate forum to determine the custody of the child under Code
Section 19-9-67 or 19-9-68; or
(4) No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria
specified in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection.
-Sections 19-9-61 and 19-9-41 of the Georgia Code.
Please note: If you aren’t sure whether the state of Georgia would have
jurisdiction over you or your child(ren), you should consult an attorney.
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