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...
Child Custody
The role of a guardian ad litem in a Georgia divorce
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Sep 8, 2017 | Child Custody
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
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 6, 2017 | Child Custody
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
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Oct 11, 2016 | Child Custody
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?
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 1, 2016 | Child Custody
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
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | May 21, 2015 | Child Custody
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
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Apr 29, 2015 | Child Custody
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
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Apr 17, 2015 | Child Custody
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...
Child custody arrangement should be provided to child’s school
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 16, 2015 | Child Custody
In Georgia and elsewhere, separated or divorced parents usually have a child custody order or agreement that defines their respective rights to custody and visitation. When the children are of school age, there is the possibility of confusion or conflict regarding who...
Child custody dispute plays out on Teen Mom 2
On behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 24, 2015 | Child Custody
It appears that the MTV reality show "Teen Mom 2" is pushing the limits of good sense by covering a real-life custody battle between a mother, Jenelle Evans, and her mother, Barbara Evans. The child custody dispute is about the custody of Jenelle's 5-year-old son...
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