Legal Opinion

In the Interest of J. S.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided February 12, 2010No. A10A0186PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BLACKBURN, Presiding Judge.

The biological father of J. S., acting pro se, appeals from a juvenile court’s order denying his petition to legitimate the child and terminating his parental rights.1 Specifically, the father argues (i) that there was insufficient evidence to deny his petition for legitimation, (ii) that he was denied the right to an attorney during the termination proceeding, (iii) that the juvenile court erred in initially awarding custody of the child to his maternal grandparents, (iv) that the juvenile court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, and (v) that the court lacked…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. In the Interest of R. N. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  2. In the Interest of L. S. T.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  3. In the Interest of J. L. E.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
  4. Rice v. Champion Buildings, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  5. In the Interest of C. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2008

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Brine v. ShippSupreme Court of Georgia · 2012
  2. In the Interest of T. B. R.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2010
  3. Neill v. BrannonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2013
  4. In the Interest of G. Q.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2014
  5. Wilbourn v. LumpkinCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2014

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