Petition requirements

Summons, answer, and time limitations. Appointment of attorney and guardian ad litem; affidavits of adults supporting emancipation. Standard of proof. Emancipation hearing; findings. Rescission of emancipation order. Rights of emancipated child; limitations of parental obligations. Duty to support; ability to marry. Article 11 Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act Conditions under which emancipation may occur. Short title; purpose. Definitions. Creation of the Office of Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; staff and personnel; contracts. Duties of advocate. Rights and powers of advocate; subpoena; judicial actions. Discrimination or retaliation prohibited against persons making complaints or providing information. Investigation of complaints. Child advocate advisory committee; membership; role of committee.