Monthly Archives: April 2013

Georgia Program Reopens Foster Care Cold Cases

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

ATLANTA — In far north Georgia, 17-year-old “Brandon” lives in a group home.  He has been the ward of two states in his short life. Put up for adoption in Tennessee, adopted, then abandoned in Georgia. He’s been in foster … Continue reading →

Posted in My Local News | Tagged | Leave a comment

The Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

House Bill 770 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE)By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Porter of the 119th, Fleming of the 79th, Smyre of the 111th, Skipper of the 116th, and others AN ACTTo amend Title 17 of the Official Code … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitutional Law: State/Federal, The Georgia Indigent Defense Act of 2003 | Leave a comment

IN THE INTEREST OF D.J.

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

    Court of Appeals of Georgia.Decided: March 11, 2013. All the witnesses conceded, however, that D. J. and his mother had a bond. The mother consistently maintained her weekly visits with D. J. Some observers testified that during these … Continue reading →

Posted in Georgia Case Law, IN THE INTEREST OF D.J. | Leave a comment

GEORGIA STATUTE SUMMARY/Termination of Parental Rights

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Adoption Child Welfare Law GEORGIA STATUTE SUMMARYTermination of Parental RightsAt the bottom of the following summary you will find a link that will take you to the Georgia state code website. The citations in the summary will aid in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Rights, Georgia Abuse Cases, Georgia Family Rights | Tagged , | 28 Comments

Pro Se Mother Wins TPR Appeal

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Our examination of the record shows beyond question that no valid grounds for termination occurred during that time. Indeed, it demonstrates that the only change in the very favorable circumstances of the mother, including her successful efforts to break her … Continue reading →

Posted in Georgia Abuse Cases, My Local News | 1 Comment

NCCPR–Georgia Release 08

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

NEW DATA SHOW URGENT NEED FOR STUDY OF BIAS IN FAYETTE COUNTY CHILD WELFARE, CHILD ADVOCACY GROUP SAYS Georgia Coalition for Child Protection Reform National Coalition for Child Protection Reform 53 Skyhill Road (Suite 202) / Alexandria, Virginia, 22314Phone and … Continue reading →

Posted in NCCPR, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Kenny A. v. Perdue (Right-to-Counsel Claims)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

No. 1:02-CV-1686 U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia Date lawsuit filed: June 6, 2002, in the Superior Court of Fulton County, later removed by Defendants to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Status: Separate … Continue reading →

Posted in Georgia Abuse Cases | Tagged , , | Leave a comment