In the Interest of C. L.

Because I disagree with the majority’s interpretation of OCGA § 19-7-1 (b.l) as not providing a means by which the original legal father may seek custody, I respectfully dissent.

This Code section provides:

Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section or any other law to the contrary, in any action involving the custody of a child between the parents or either parent and a third party limited to grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, great aunt, great uncle, sibling, or adoptive parent, parental power may be lost by the parent, parents, or any other person if the court…