In the recent case of Zinkhan v. Bruce, the GA Court of Appeals held that probate courts have exclusive jurisdiction over the apointment and removal of testamentary guardians.  A testamentary guardian is a natural person appointed in a will to care for the child(ren) of another after that person’s death.  In Zinkhan, two sets of [...]

Under GA law, children born to unmarried parents are considered illegitimate.  OCGA 19-7-25 provides that only the mother is entitled to custody of an illegitimate child.  Fathers of illegitimate children have no rights until the child is legitimated.
Generally, the best way to handle such a situation is for the father to file an action to legitimate [...]

It has become more common today for grandparents to pursue custody or visitation rights with their grandchildren, especially when the parents are unable or unwilling to provide proper care for their children.  Additionally, the family breakups occasioned by divorce frequently leave children living with only one parent, generally the mother.  This can result in the cutting [...]