Personal jurisdiction, the power to require a person to appear in court, is discussed in the Service of Process section of this Web site. Georgia was the child's home state within the last six months and the parent filing for custody continues to live in Georgia and the child is absent from the state because another person took them out of Georgia claiming custody. No other state would have jurisdiction based on 1,2,3, or 4 above. Another state says Georgia has jurisdiction. One parent is a resident of Georgia and was a resident when the child was removed.
Court has personal jurisdiction over the parent who has removed the child.
This act gives jurisdiction for custody cases to the location that is most closely associated with the child. Within Georgia, the Circuit Court has jurisdiction to hear child custody cases. That court has the power to override any agreement if they believe the agreement is not in the best interest of the child. If you do not understand what you have just read or are not sure if the court will have jurisdiction to hear your case, you should consult an attorney. Once paternity is established, neither party will be given a preference based solely on the gender.