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Georgia Grandparents Rights in Divorce

Grandparent Rights to Visitation:

Grandparent may intervene in any action in which a question concerning custody of minor child, divorce of parents, termination of the parental rights, or visitation rights is before the court, or whenever there has been an adoption by the child's blood relative or a stepparent.
Title 19, Chapter 9, Section 3 (C.G.A. 19-9-3).

When Adoption Occurs:

Rights do not terminate as long as the adoption is by a blood relative of the child or by the child's stepparent.
Child Custody Statutes:

No specific factors. Child may choose if at least 14 years of age, unless parent determined to be unfit.
C.G.A. 19-9 et seq.

Parents May Choose:

Yes