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title: "Restriction, Deprivation and Restoration of Parental Rights"
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field: "Family Law"
description: "Restriction, deprivation and restoration of parental rights in Georgia: rules and court protection. Advocate on Legal.ge."
updated: "2026-10-15"
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# Restriction, Deprivation and Restoration of Parental Rights

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## Restriction of Parental Rights — When and How

Restriction of parental rights and duties is one of the most sensitive instruments of family law. Under the Civil Code of Georgia, parental rights and duties may be restricted only by a court decision, unless the Code provides otherwise. The court may restrict one or several parental rights and duties independently of the others — the restriction can therefore be partial and targeted. It is important that, as far as possible, the parent retains the obligation to maintain the child while their parental right is restricted, in accordance with the maintenance obligations provided for by the Code. Guardianship or custody is established with respect to a child whose both parents have been restricted in their parental rights or duties.

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### Who may seek restriction?

Restriction occurs only by court decision; deprivation — on the initiative of the guardianship authority or the child.

### Can suspension happen without a court?

Yes — for an abandoned child in twenty-four-hour state care, or for the duration of a restraining or protective order.

### Does the maintenance obligation survive?

Under restriction — as far as possible, yes; under deprivation the parent loses all rights and duties.

### How does restoration work?

Through the court, if the ground no longer exists; the child’s wish is also considered.