Legal Opinion
In re B. D. C.
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided December 2, 1986No. 43842PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Gregory, Justice.
The grandparents of B. D. C. brought a petition for temporary custody of their grandchild. The petition was granted. Upon appeal from the father, the Court of Appeals reversed. We find the Court of Appeals failed to apply the proper standard of appellate review and reverse.
B. D. C. was born in 1980 while his parents were separated. In a subsequent divorce, the mother was awarded custody and the father was ordered to pay $200 monthly child support. In 1985, garnishment proceedings were instituted against the father for nonpayment. The garnishment issue was settled on July 10,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- In re J. C. P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
- In Re JCPCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
- Miele v. GregorySupreme Court of Georgia · 1981
- Sims v. SimsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
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- In the Interest of J. H.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1993
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