Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Abandonment of Child

What exactly is Abandonment of child. What does O.C.G.A. 19-10-1 mean? If my exhusband refused to let me see my children how can he he claim abandoment on me. I was ordered by the court to pay 100.00 a week child support but have not been able to. I was employed but was only able to support myself. I was able to talk to the children by telephone. I giving visition but my exhusband would not let me see the children. What can I do?


Asked on 2/02/05, 5:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Abandonment of Child

Abandonment means that you, as a parent, fail to provide sufficient food, clothes or shelter for your child. Whether or not you "abandoned" your child would be a question of fact and you may still be guilty of abandonment even though you are not the custodial parent.

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Answered on 2/03/05, 8:01 am


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