Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Legal Majority, etc.

I have a daughter who will be 17 in November. My ex-wife, her mother, is unwilling to let me have custody, even though my daughter has requested it. I have remarried. There are no other children.

1) What is the age of majority in Georgia?

2) Would the law be on my side if I went to court?


Asked on 4/03/00, 12:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles W. Field Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law

Re: Legal Majority, etc.

Your child, being over the age of 14 has an almost absolute right to live with you. If your ex is unreasonably preventing your child from living with you, she might be liable for your attorneys fees to take this to court.

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Answered on 4/18/00, 11:42 pm
Glenn Loewenthal Glenn Loewenthal, P.C.

Re: Legal Majority, etc.

Sir: The age of majority in Georgia is 18. However, for purposes of Child Custody, once a child reaches the age of 14, they may make an election of which parent to live with. The choice will be granted by the court unless the other parent can prove the requested parent is unfit. This is a very hard burden to meet and is rarely successful. Please call me if you would like more information.

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Answered on 4/18/00, 3:58 pm


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