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    Jun 25, 2008, 01:20 AM
    When can you file for abandonment in Georgia?
    I have had an open case with ocss for over a year and nothing has happened. We know where he works, makes good money. He is $60K + in the rears, I mean what's a girl got to do?
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    Jun 25, 2008, 05:04 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by too nice a mom
    I have had an open case with ocss for over a year and nothing has happened. We know where he works, makes good money. He is $60K + in the rears, I mean what's a girl gotta do?


    You get an Attorney on it and hold him in contempt.
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    Jun 25, 2008, 06:00 AM
    First of all what do you think abandonment does for you? What does OCSS say about why they aren't garnishing his salary?
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    Jun 25, 2008, 12:45 PM
    Welcome to AMHD. Check this: "(c) The offense of abandonment is a continuing offense. Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, former acquittal or conviction of the offense shall not be a bar to further prosecution therefor under this Code section, if it is made to appear that the child in question was in a dependent condition, as defined in this Code section, for a period of 30 days prior to the commencement of prosecution." See: Child abandonment in Georgia; what does it mean? The criminal side, "Criminal Non-Support (Abandonment Warrant) Child abandonment is a misdemeanor offense in Georgia with a penalty of a $1,000 fine or up to 12 months in prison, when a parent has failed to provide sufficient food clothing, or shelter for the needs of the child for 30 days. (O.C.G.A sec. 19-10-1)."
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