Until what age is a parent legally responsible for his child in the state of Georgia?
Full Question:
A youth has been abandoned by his biological father and mother. This child is living in vacant houses and not going to school. I have been allowing this child to get a meal, take a bath and just give encouragement. However his father seems to think that this young boy is a man and that he has no legal obligation to this child because he is 17 years old. I need something to present to this father that let's him know that this male child is his obligation until the age of 21.
I've tried to speak with protective services in my state to no avail.
05/12/2007 |
Category: Minors ยป Emancipation... |
State: Georgia |
#4583
Answer:
§ 15-11-201. Methods of emancipation
(a) Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed by a minor with the juvenile court as provided in this article.
(b) An emancipation occurs by operation of law:
(1) When a minor is validly married;
(2) When a person reaches the age of 18 years; or
(3) During the period when the minor is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States.
(c) An emancipation occurs by court order pursuant to a petition filed by a minor with the juvenile court as provided in Code Sections 15-11-202 through 15-11-207.
§ 15-11-208. Duty to provide support until emancipation; no "deprived child" status; marriage
(a) The duty to provide support for a minor child shall continue until an emancipation order is granted.
(b) A child emancipated under this article shall not be considered a "deprived child" for purposes of Part 6 of Article 1 of this chapter.
(c) The provisions set forth in Code Section 19-3-2 regarding age limitations to contract for marriage shall apply to a minor who has become emancipated under this article.