Legal Opinion
In the Interest of D. S.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided October 18, 1985No. 70451PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Beasley, Judge.
This is a direct appeal from an order of the Juvenile Court of Thomas County terminating parental rights as to D. S., a boy who is now three years old.
On December 4, 1981, the mother of D. S. was arrested for the murder of her infant daughter. On April 21,1982, while she was in jail awaiting trial, D. S. was born to her. He suffered substantial medical problems necessitating hospitalization for the first weeks of his life. Inasmuch as the mother was incarcerated and the alleged father apparently unable or unwilling to provide care at that time, temporary legal custody was given…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Robinson v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1972
- In Re SuggsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
- In the Interest of H. L. T.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1982
- Heath v. McGuireCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
- Keno v. Alside, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
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3Cited by11 opinions
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- Smoky, Inc. v. McCrayCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
- Bendiburg v. DempseyDistrict Court, N.D. Georgia · 1989
- In the Interest of S. Y.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2003
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