Legal Opinion

In the Interest of J. J. W.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 18, 2001No. A00A2000PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

JOHNSON, Presiding Judge.

The father of J. J. W. appeals from a juvenile court order terminating his parental rights. We affirm the trial court’s order to the extent it terminated the father’s parental rights. However, we vacate the order insofar as it places permanent custody of the child with the Georgia Department of Human Resources and remand the case with direction that the juvenile court, in conjunction with the Department of Human Resources, evaluate the possibility of placing the child with a suitable relative.

On appeal, we view the evidence in a light most favorable to the juvenile…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In the Interest of S. J. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1998
  2. In the Interest of B. D.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  3. In the Interest of N. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1999

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