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SB 0190 - Child Custody Intrastate Jurisdiction Act; party may bring a counterclaim for contempt in response to a complaint seeking a change of legal or physical custody; provide

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: John Kennedy
Last Action: 7/1/2019 - Effective Date
Senate Committee: Judiciary
House Committee: Juvenile Justice
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation
SB 190 amends Title 19 of the O.C.G.A to update and clarify the Code section regarding the legal and physical custody of a minor child. The bill also allows for counter claim actions in custody cases.

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