Legal Opinion
In re H. B.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided April 1, 1985No. 69762PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Birdsong, Presiding Judge.
This is an appeal from an order of the juvenile court refusing to terminate parental rights. The petition was brought by the children’s father against their natural mother under OCGA § 15-11-51 (a) (4). OCGA § 15-11-51 (a) provides: “The court by order may terminate the parental rights of a parent with respect to his child if: ... A decree has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state ordering the parent... to support the child and the parent ... (4) has wantonly and willfully failed to comply with the order for a period of 12…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Carpenter v. ForsheeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
- Powell v. Department of Human ResourcesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
- Ridgley v. HelmsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
- Young v. FosterCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
- Boatman v. ChapmanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
3Cited by5 opinions
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- In the Interest of W. W. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1993
- In the Interest of S. L. B.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1994
- In the Interest of R. E. C.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
- In Re Hb & KbCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985