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HB 0321 - Domestic relations; de facto custodians custody arrangements; provide

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Chuck Efstration
Last Action: 2/14/2017 - House Second Readers
House Committee: Juvenile Justice
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 321 amends Title 19 of the OCGA by adding and defining “de facto custodians” as an option in custody cases if a court determines it is in the child’s best interest.  The court can grant de facto custodians joint custody, joint legal custody, and joint physical custody. 

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