Legal Opinion

In the Interest of M. D.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided September 25, 2008No. A08A0968PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BARNES, Chief Judge.

The biological father of M. D. appeals the order of the juvenile court terminating his parental rights. Upon our review, we affirm.

On May 23, 2007, the Polk County Department of Family and Children Services (“DFACS”) filed a petition to terminate the father’s parental rights to M. D. The father was personally served, and a hearing on the petition was scheduled for July 25, 2007. On June 13, 2007, the juvenile court appointed counsel to represent the father in the termination proceeding. On June 26, 2007, the father filed a pro se petition to legitimate M. D., and…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In the Interest of K. E. P.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
  2. In the Interest of S. M. G.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  3. In the Interest of S. M. R.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2007

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Park v. BaileyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2014
  2. In Re MdCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2008

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API