Section 19-10-1 – Abandonment of dependent child; criminal penalties; continuing offense; venue; evidence; expenses of birth of child born out of wedlock; support of child born out of wedlock

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(a) A child abandoned by its father or mother shall be considered to be in a dependent condition when the father or mother does not furnish sufficient food, clothing, or shelter for the needs of the child.(b) If any father or mother willfully and voluntarily abandons...

Section 19-9-134 – Power of attorney form

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(a) The power of attorney contained in this Code section may be used for the temporary delegation of caregiving authority to an agent. The form contained in this Code section shall be sufficient for the purpose of creating a power of attorney under this article,...

Section 19-9-130 – Authority of agent; revocation, termination, or resignation of agent exercising power of attorney; right of parent to access records while power of attorney in effect

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(a)(1)An agent shall have the authority to act on behalf of the child on a continuous basis, without compensation: (A) For the duration of the power of attorney so long as the duration does not exceed one year or the time period authorized in Code Section 19-9-132;...