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dependency hearing in Georgia

7 Georgia opinions name it 1 courts 2001–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Georgia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
In the Interest of J. A. B. Et Al., Childrengreen
gactapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019A. B. , 336 Ga. App. 367 , 370, 785 S.E.2d 43 (2016).

2019A. B. , 336 Ga. App. 367 , 370, 785 S.E.2d 43 (2016).

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In the Interest of A. B.green
gactapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See In the Interest of A. B., 289 Ga. App. 655, 656 ( 658 SE2d 205 ) (2008) (explaining that the relevant inquiry is whether the parents were incapable for caring for the child, not whether the child’s grandmother who had “been pressed into service” was doing a good job).

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In Re Abgreen
gactapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See In the Interest of A. B., 289 Ga. App. 655, 656 ( 658 SE2d 205 ) (2008) (explaining that the relevant inquiry is whether the parents were incapable for caring for the child, not whether the child’s grandmother who had “been pressed into service” was doing a good job).

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In the Interest of C. G.green
gactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023G., 324 Ga. App. 110, 116 ( 749 SE2d 411 ) (2013) (where only evidence of mother’s drug use was one failed drug test, one prior criminal conviction for drug use, and a suggestion in the mother’s testimony that she had used drugs several years prior to the dependency hearing, evidence was not sufficient to support juvenile court’s finding of chronic substance abuse). 7 Accordingly, we affirm the juvenile court’s order finding the child to be a dependent child and awarding temporary custody to the department.

2023G., 324 Ga. App. 110, 116 ( 749 SE2d 411 ) (2013) (where only evidence of mother’s drug use was one failed drug test, one prior criminal conviction for drug use, and a suggestion in the mother’s testimony that she had used drugs several years prior to the dependency hearing, evidence was not sufficient to support juvenile court’s finding of chronic substance abuse). 7 Accordingly, we affirm the juvenile court’s order finding the child to be a dependent child and awarding temporary custody to the department.

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Maree v. Phillipsgreen
ga · 2001 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Blue , 279 Ga. at 550 (1), 615 S.E.2d 540 ; Maree , 274 Ga. at 370 (2), 552 S.E.2d 837 ; In the Interest of M.

2018See Blue , 279 Ga. at 550 (1), 615 S.E.2d 540 ; Maree , 274 Ga. at 370 (2), 552 S.E.2d 837 ; In the Interest of M.

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Blue v. Bluegreen
ga · 2005 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Blue , 279 Ga. at 550 , 615 S.E.2d 540 .

2018See Blue , 279 Ga. at 550 , 615 S.E.2d 540 .

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Garden City Cab Co. v. Ransomgreen
gactapp · 1952 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Garden City Cab Co. v. Ransom, 86 Ga. App. 247, 250 (1) ( 71 SE2d 443 ) (1952). 17 This case was decided before the dependency requirement was eliminated from Code Ann. § 105-1309 and before half-siblings were considered equally with the whole-blood. 18 Jackson, supra at 560 . 19 See former OCGA § 53-4-2 (5), which was applicable at the time of the decedent’s death. 20 See id. 21 209 Ga. 787 ( 75 SE2d 745 ) (1953). 22 243 Ga. 269 ( 253 SE2d 748 ) (1979). 23 In will construction, courts look to the interpretation which carries out the provisions of the statute of distribution.

2001Garden City Cab Co. v. Ransom, 86 Ga. App. 247, 250 (1) ( 71 SE2d 443 ) (1952). 17 This case was decided before the dependency requirement was eliminated from Code Ann. § 105-1309 and before half-siblings were considered equally with the whole-blood. 18 Jackson, supra at 560 . 19 See former OCGA § 53-4-2 (5), which was applicable at the time of the decedent’s death. 20 See id. 21 209 Ga. 787 ( 75 SE2d 745 ) (1953). 22 243 Ga. 269 ( 253 SE2d 748 ) (1979). 23 In will construction, courts look to the interpretation which carries out the provisions of the statute of distribution.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Georgia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
In re J. G. neutral
gactapp · 2019
1 sentence

2019G., 350 Ga. App. 588 , 592 (1) ( 829 SE2d 828 ) (2019); In the Interest of B.

12019–2019
In the Interest of J. C. W. green
gactapp · 2012
2 sentences

2018W. , 318 Ga. App. 772 , 779-780 (1), 734 S.E.2d 781 (2012). (b) Even if we assume, without deciding, that the parents have standing to assert a claim that the children's attorney labored under a conflict of interest, the absence of a transcript of the dependency hearing precludes us from determining whether any conflict significantly affected the attorney's performance.

2018W. , 318 Ga. App. 772 , 779-780 (1), 734 S.E.2d 781 (2012). (b) Even if we assume, without deciding, that the parents have standing to assert a claim that the children's attorney labored under a conflict of interest, the absence of a transcript of the dependency hearing precludes us from determining whether any conflict significantly affected the attorney's performance.

12018–2018
State v. Abernathy green
ga · 2011
2 sentences

2018Cf. State v. Abernathy , 289 Ga. 603 , 604-605 (1), 715 S.E.2d 48 (2011) (defendant asserting ineffective assistance of counsel must demonstrate that conflict of interest "significantly affected counsel's performance") (citations and punctuation omitted).

2018Cf. State v. Abernathy , 289 Ga. 603 , 604-605 (1), 715 S.E.2d 48 (2011) (defendant asserting ineffective assistance of counsel must demonstrate that conflict of interest "significantly affected counsel's performance") (citations and punctuation omitted).

12018–2018
Butts v. Trust Company of Georgia green
ga · 1953
2 sentences

2001Garden City Cab Co. v. Ransom, 86 Ga. App. 247, 250 (1) ( 71 SE2d 443 ) (1952). 17 This case was decided before the dependency requirement was eliminated from Code Ann. § 105-1309 and before half-siblings were considered equally with the whole-blood. 18 Jackson, supra at 560 . 19 See former OCGA § 53-4-2 (5), which was applicable at the time of the decedent’s death. 20 See id. 21 209 Ga. 787 ( 75 SE2d 745 ) (1953). 22 243 Ga. 269 ( 253 SE2d 748 ) (1979). 23 In will construction, courts look to the interpretation which carries out the provisions of the statute of distribution.

2001Garden City Cab Co. v. Ransom, 86 Ga. App. 247, 250 (1) ( 71 SE2d 443 ) (1952). 17 This case was decided before the dependency requirement was eliminated from Code Ann. § 105-1309 and before half-siblings were considered equally with the whole-blood. 18 Jackson, supra at 560 . 19 See former OCGA § 53-4-2 (5), which was applicable at the time of the decedent’s death. 20 See id. 21 209 Ga. 787 ( 75 SE2d 745 ) (1953). 22 243 Ga. 269 ( 253 SE2d 748 ) (1979). 23 In will construction, courts look to the interpretation which carries out the provisions of the statute of distribution.

12001–2001
Gresham v. Gannon green
ga · 1979
2 sentences

2001Garden City Cab Co. v. Ransom, 86 Ga. App. 247, 250 (1) ( 71 SE2d 443 ) (1952). 17 This case was decided before the dependency requirement was eliminated from Code Ann. § 105-1309 and before half-siblings were considered equally with the whole-blood. 18 Jackson, supra at 560 . 19 See former OCGA § 53-4-2 (5), which was applicable at the time of the decedent’s death. 20 See id. 21 209 Ga. 787 ( 75 SE2d 745 ) (1953). 22 243 Ga. 269 ( 253 SE2d 748 ) (1979). 23 In will construction, courts look to the interpretation which carries out the provisions of the statute of distribution.

2001Garden City Cab Co. v. Ransom, 86 Ga. App. 247, 250 (1) ( 71 SE2d 443 ) (1952). 17 This case was decided before the dependency requirement was eliminated from Code Ann. § 105-1309 and before half-siblings were considered equally with the whole-blood. 18 Jackson, supra at 560 . 19 See former OCGA § 53-4-2 (5), which was applicable at the time of the decedent’s death. 20 See id. 21 209 Ga. 787 ( 75 SE2d 745 ) (1953). 22 243 Ga. 269 ( 253 SE2d 748 ) (1979). 23 In will construction, courts look to the interpretation which carries out the provisions of the statute of distribution.

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

GA § 15-11-103 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 123 (1966–2026) PA 71 (1979–2025) WA 67 (1968–2025) AZ 39 (1981–2026) FL 24 (1979–2021) AL 17 (1989–2024) OR 16 (1980–2025) OH 13 (1994–2025) OK 8 (1971–2014) GA 7 (2001–2025) NY 6 (1976–2019) MO 5 (1987–2011) IL 5 (1980–2025) NJ 5 (1978–2018) UT 4 (1999–2002) IN 4 (1956–1999) SC 3 (2006–2014) CO 2 (1978–1983) MD 2 (1984–1997) IA 2 (1971–1971) NC 2 (2009–2009) DC 2 (1989–2003)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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