Child abandonment laws in Georgia
I live in Georgia. I was given custody of my great nephew in December for a period of two years with the mother (my niece) having visitation privileges. She visited her son one time in early January and then "disappeared" with no contact information left behind. I got a phone call from her yesterday saying she would call me back and would like to see him. I was told shortly after the court hearing bythe county DA that I would be eligible to have her parental rights terminated at a late date. Has child abandonment occurred since she has violated the terms of the agreement? No contact for 5 months? She will be eligible to get him back at the end of the two years if she can prove she has stable housing and a job for a minimum of 6 months and that she has maintained contact for the two years. I'm going to see a lawyer thisweek if I can get an appointment.