Legal Opinion
In the Interest of A. H.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided April 21, 2006No. A06A0532PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Bernes, Judge.
The putative father of A. H. appeals from an order entered by the Juvenile Court of DeKalb County terminating his parental rights. In its order, the juvenile court ruled that appellant lacked standing to object to the termination because he had not timely served A. H.’s biological mother with his legitimation petition. For the following reasons, we vacate and remand.
The record reflects that A. H. was born on September 10, 2002. Appellant is listed as the child’s father on the birth certificate, but he never married the mother. Appellant, the mother, and A. H. lived together for…
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- In the Interest of S. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2001
- Brewer v. SchachtCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
- In re E. W.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1987
- Jackson v. SluderCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
- In re L. L. B.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1987
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