In Georgia family law cases, there are many topics that will spark disagreement. One of the most emotionally wrenching centers on children. It is unfortunate that children may get caught in the middle of a divorce. Often, this is based on child custody. Understanding...
Child Custody
Can grandparents get custody of their grandchild?
If you are a grandparent, you know that love and care can extend across generations. Georgia understands that there are many circumstances where a grandparent might be a better environment for their grandchild. But, what are the circumstances where the state might...
Tips for building your child custody modification request
You worked hard in your initial child custody dispute to obtain the outcome that you thought was best for your child. And when all was said and done, you might have felt like you and your child’s other parent, or the court, made the decision that was right at the...
Navigating co-parenting post-divorce
If you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, there is a possibility that you do not see eye to eye on a lot of things, including how to raise your children. Georgia courts will make child custody determinations based on the best interest of the child, which...
Can a child’s wishes be factored in with child custody?
Georgia child custody cases can be emotionally wrenching. Whether it is a significant dispute or the sides are simply trying to come to a reasonable agreement that would suit both parents and the child, it is important to remember that the child’s best interests...
The impact of Georgia’s Equitable Caregiver law
During a divorce proceeding, it is often the children whose lives are most significantly changed by the disintegration of the family unit. Maintaining close ties with those significant caregivers with whom they are bonded is essential for children’s sense of safety...
Protect your children from the negative effects of divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone involved, and sometimes it can be hardest on the couple’s children. In particularly difficult cases, a divorce can have an emotional and psychological toll that stays with the child indefinitely. The child will react differently depending...
Making the holidays magical post-divorce
Parents in the Northeast Atlanta metro area want to make the holidays magical for their children. But if you divorced in 2021 and this is your first holiday season sharing custody of your child with your ex, you may wonder how you can ensure the holidays are festive...
Who is considered an equitable caregiver?
Georgia families increasingly do not conform to the traditional concepts. Children are not always raised by married parents who stay married until their deaths. Children may split time between divorced parents’ homes, they may be raised by one parent alone, they may...
Does gender impact a child custody determination in Georgia?
In a Georgia family law case, it is common for the parties to start out with presumptions as to how the court will assess the situation and make its determinations. For example, with child custody, people might immediately think that the court will tilt its decision...