Title 19 — Domestic Relations
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O.C.G.A. § 19-13A-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Dating relationship” means a committed romantic relationship characterized by a level of intimacy that is not associated with mere friendship or between persons in an ordinary business, social, or educational context; provided, however, tha…
O.C.G.A. § 19-13A-2 Jurisdiction
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(a) Except for proceedings involving a nonresident respondent, the superior court of the county where the respondent resides shall have jurisdiction over all proceedings under this chapter. (b) For proceedings under this chapter involving a nonresident respondent, the superior co…
O.C.G.A. § 19-13A-3 Definitions
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Jurisdiction. Temporary relief to protect from dating violence; hearing and evidentiary standard; non-attorney assistance; delays. Sec. 19-13A-4. 19-13A-5. 19-13A-6. Required findings of fact; authority of court. Exclusivity of remedy. Penalty for violation of order. Effective dat…
O.C.G.A. § 19-13A-4 Required findings of fact; authority of court
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(a)(1) In order to determine if a protective order alleging dating violence shall be granted, the court shall provide findings of fact establishing that: (A) There is a committed romantic relationship between the parties that is not associated with mere friendship or ordinary busi…
O.C.G.A. § 19-13A-5 Exclusivity of remedy
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The remedies provided by this chapter are not exclusive but are additional to any other remedies provided by law. History. Code 1981, § 19-13A-5, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 658, § 2/HB 231. 1298 19-13A-6 19-13A-6. Penalty for violation of order.
O.C.G.A. § 19-13A-6 Penalty for violation of order
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A violation of an order issued pursuant to this chapter may be punished by an action for contempt or criminally punished as provided in Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16. History. Code 1981, § 19-13A-6, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 658, § 2/HB 231. 1299 T.19, C.14 CHAPTER 14 TRUST…