What did the court decide?

The Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary appeal, meaning it refused to review the underlying case.

Does this resolve the underlying family case?

No. The underlying juvenile or parental-rights case remains pending or concluded at the lower court level; the appellate court simply declined to take the appeal.

Who is affected by this order?

Primarily the mother who filed the application and the children identified as L. D. et al.; parties in the underlying case are affected because there will be no review by this court.

Can this denial be appealed further?

This order denies discretionary review by the Georgia Court of Appeals; options for further review are limited and would depend on applicable rules, such as petitioning the Supreme Court of Georgia if permitted, and require timely filing and meeting jurisdictional standards.

In Re L. D., Children (Mother)

Docket A26D0432

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FamilyDenied

Filed: Apr 16, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Jurisdiction: Georgia
Court: Court of Appeals of Georgia
Type: Opinion
Case type: Family
Disposition: Denied
Docket: A26D0432

Application for discretionary appeal from an underlying family/juvenile proceeding (LC Numbers 2400127, 2400128) was before the Court of Appeals.

Summary

The Georgia Court of Appeals considered an Application for Discretionary Appeal in the matter titled In re L. D. et al., Children (Mother) and on April 16, 2026 issued an order denying the application. The order is a short administrative disposition: the court declined to exercise discretionary review and did not reach the merits of the underlying juvenile or parental-rights proceedings. No opinion or reasoning is provided in the order beyond the denial itself.

Issue Decided

Whether the Court of Appeals should grant discretionary review of matters arising from the underlying proceedings concerning the children L. D. et al.

Court's Reasoning

The document is a brief administrative order denying discretionary review and contains no explanation of the court's reasoning. The court therefore did not articulate legal rules or fact-based analysis explaining the denial.

Parties

Appellant: Mother
Respondent: Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia

Key Dates

Court decision date: 2026-04-16

What You Should Do Next

1
Consult appellate counsel
Talk with a lawyer promptly to determine whether any further appeal or extraordinary review (such as a petition to the Supreme Court of Georgia) is available and timely under state rules.
2
Request lower-court relief or enforcement
If the underlying case requires action (compliance with an order, modification, or further proceedings), follow relevant deadlines in the trial court and consider motions there as appropriate.
3
Obtain and review the lower-court record
Get the complete record and rulings from the trial or juvenile court to identify preserved issues and evaluate any alternative remedies or procedural options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The Court of Appeals denied the application for discretionary appeal, meaning it refused to review the underlying case.
Does this resolve the underlying family case?: No. The underlying juvenile or parental-rights case remains pending or concluded at the lower court level; the appellate court simply declined to take the appeal.
Who is affected by this order?: Primarily the mother who filed the application and the children identified as L. D. et al.; parties in the underlying case are affected because there will be no review by this court.
Can this denial be appealed further?: This order denies discretionary review by the Georgia Court of Appeals; options for further review are limited and would depend on applicable rules, such as petitioning the Supreme Court of Georgia if permitted, and require timely filing and meeting jurisdictional standards.

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Full Filing Text

Court of Appeals
of the State of Georgia

                                                              ATLANTA, April 16, 2026

The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order

A26D0432. IN RE L. D. et al., CHILDREN (MOTHER).


     Upon consideration of the Application for Discretionary Appeal, it is ordered that it be

hereby DENIED.


LC NUMBERS:

2400127 2400128




                                      Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia
                                           Clerk's Office, Atlanta, April 16, 2026.

                                           I certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes
                                      of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

                                           Witness my signature and the seal of said court hereto
                                      affixed the day and year last above written.

                                                                         , Clerk.