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(a) After the court has granted a termination of parental rights, and during the dispositional phase of such case contemplated in Code Section 15-11-321 and in any post-dispositional review under Code Section 15-11-322, the court shall in making its disposition consider the testimony of and evidence provided by any foster parent, caregiver, relative, or other individual in whose physical custody the child has resided for at least 12 months during a period ending not more than 90 days preceding the filing of the petition, provided that such individual expresses a desire and willingness to adopt the child.
(b) Such testimony and evidence may include evidence regarding the level of attachment and bonding between the child and caregiver; the child's health, safety, and well-being; and such other evidence that the court may consider relevant to its disposition of the case. The court may, in its discretion, limit the scope of such evidence as it may deem relevant and material to the dispositional issues at hand.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Georgia Code Title 15. Courts § 15-11-324 - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-15-courts/ga-code-sect-15-11-324/
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