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Home » US Law » 2022 Georgia Code » Title 19 - Domestic Relations » Chapter 12 - Name Change

§ 19-12-1. Petition for Name Change; Request by Victim of Family Violence or Human Trafficking; Notice of Filing; Consent of Minor’s Parents or Guardian

As used in this Code section, the term: “Abandoned” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 15-11-2. “Child” means an unemancipated individual who is under 18 years of age. “Family violence” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 19-13-1. “Human trafficking” means an offense provided for under […]

§ 19-12-2. Hearing on Objections to Petition

If written objections are filed by any interested or affected party within the time limits specified in subsection (h) of Code Section 19-12-1, the court shall proceed to hear the matter at chambers. History. Ga. L. 1875, p. 103, § 2; Code 1882, § 1787b; Civil Code 1895, § 2496; Civil Code 1910, § 3015; […]