It takes two people to create a child and a lot of effort from both parents to raise the child they share. Usually, when couples with children divorce in Georgia, they will share parental rights and responsibilities until the children reach independence. They will...
Child Custody
Do you need to modify your custody order?
Parents have to make tough decisions during divorce. They have to decide when they’ll see their children and how to make a custody schedule that is as simple as possible for their kids. Usually, that initial plan is good for a year or two, but it does make sense that...
Understanding parental kidnapping and its consequences
Creating a custody agreement may prove the most contentious part of your divorce. If your spouse receives primary custody of your children, you may disagree with this arrangement. They may demonstrate behaviors that make you question their fitness to parent. Or, they...
The role of a guardian ad litem in a Georgia divorce
If you are beginning the divorce process with minor children in tow, you can expect custody issues to rank among the issues that dominate discussions. In some cases, a Georgia judge may choose to appoint a guardian ad litem.GALs can play a major role in custody and...
How domestic violence affects child custody in Georgia
As if divorce were not difficult enough, leaving an abusive marriage makes it even more so. You are likely to face more hurdles not only from your vengeful spouse but also from the judicial system. You may not fit the stereotype of an abuse victim. You may not be...
Heads up parents: It’s okay to disagree with a GAL report
Even though the position of a guardian ad litem (GAL) is to ensure a child's best interests are taken into consideration in a custody determination, parents don't always agree with what GALs consider to be the best course of action. This is because most parents...
How do guardian ad litems affect custody decisions?
When parents divorce or separate, it's necessary to make custody and visitation arrangements for the children. Although parents are allowed to make such determinations outside of the courtroom - provided the arrangement is in the best interests of the children - some...
Studies favor shared child custody orders with fairly equal time
Federal statistics reportedly show that children with two parents are more likely to be successful students who don't get in trouble and who stay out of jail. Kids with two active parents are generally more secure, drug and alcohol-free, and not pregnant or depressed....
Children are less stressed with shared child custody pacts
The latest research on the well-being of the children of divorced parents reveals that shared custody or something similar may be best for the emotional stability and happiness of the children. A new study published in a social sciences journal concludes that children...
Frozen embryos lead to, basically, a child custody dispute
What happens in Georgia or another state when the dispute over custody has to do with a frozen embryo? The outcome cannot be predicted with certainty due to the fact that there are no comprehensive statutes at this time dealing with the problems that can arise from an...
