Child Custody Matters

Having the opportunity to co-parent in Georgia allows you to continue strengthening your relationship with your children despite your legal separation from their other parent. Transitioning your children between homes can cause stress for everyone involved, especially...

LBGTQ parents who are divorcing in Georgia may face different circumstances for child custody than traditional couples, which could make even a non-contested divorce difficult. While a 2015 bill offered laws to guide same-sex divorcing couples, it did not mention...

Even though your divorce in Georgia may mark an end to your marital tension, it no doubt takes a heavy emotional toll on you. Given how deeply affected you are by it, imagine how much more so your kids feel the impact of your divorce. Many in your same situation come...

Following your divorce, you may encounter opportunities to move away from Georgia. Even though you may want to immediately jump at the chance, the excitement may abate due to sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse. You may even worry that your custody...

In uncertain economic times, paying monthly bills can be challenging. If your regular expenditures include court-ordered child support, though, you have little choice but to continue to make payments. After all, Georgia law allows for serious consequences for those...

It is very common to end up with a co-parenting arrangement after a divorce. This is because co-parenting is usually in the best interest of the child. Even if the parents divorce and no longer cohabitate, having both parents actively involved with raising the child...

When it comes to the divorce process, those with significant assets are often especially concerned about various issues related to ending their marriage, including property division and their financial obligations following the divorce (such as alimony and child...

Georgia judges generally award joint custody. This provides both parents with a shared right to make decisions for their children and spend time with them. A parent's legal custody rights include involvement in matters concerning a child's religion, schooling and...

Working through a child custody case is tough for a lot of reasons, such as the strain this process often places on parents and the emotional difficulties that arise from a child's point of view. Unfortunately, some cases are very complex and there are so many...

Georgia has specific laws in place for child custody. If you are in the process of a custody issue, understanding the basic laws may help you know your rights and potential outcome for your case. In custody proceedings, the court’s primary focus is the interest of the...