Legal Opinion

In the Interest of J. C. W.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided October 7, 2011No. A11A1549PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MCFADDEN, Judge.

Through their child advocate attorney, two-year-old twins Ja. C. W and Ju. C. W. appeal the juvenile court’s order that, pursuant to OCGA § 15-11-58 (i), placed them in the custody of their uncle and aunt until their 18th birthdays. Because the juvenile court failed to set forth in its order a finding required by that Code section, we vacate the order and remand the case for proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion.

OCGA § 15-11-58 (i) authorizes the juvenile court to enter a long-term custody order for a child in the temporary custody of the Division of Family and…

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  2. In the Interest of T. S.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2011
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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. In the Interest of J. C. W.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
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  3. In Re JcwCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
  4. In Re JcwCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2011
  5. In the Interest of A. H., a ChildCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2019

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