Child Custody

Child support ensures a child maintains the living standard they could have if their parents were living in the same home. Thus, the court takes this matter seriously. Nonetheless, you can modify a child support order if circumstances change. This guide discusses...

Summer is a time for relaxation, fun and making treasured memories. For families navigating co-parenting, it’s also a crucial time to foster positive communication between your children and their other parent. Here are a few tips to help maintain and encourage this...

Parents in Georgia who no longer live together or who want to get divorced have to find a way to share their parental rights and responsibilities. The division of time with the children is often a focal point in custody negotiations or litigation, but legal custody...

One of the most significant decisions during a divorce is deciding on the custody arrangement for your children. While this may sound straightforward, it can quickly become complicated and overwhelming.  Parents want the best for their children but may struggle to...

Making education decisions for children and ensuring they have the support they need can boost their chance of success. It’s up to the parents to figure out ways to do this. One of the most important things to do is ensure that someone is in charge of making education...

Thousands of families in Georgia are subject to custody orders that determine when parents see their children and how parents can handle decision-making matters concerning them. For the vast majority of families, shared parenting time is best for children, so that...

If there’s any question about paternity, it’s very important to officially establish it so that all of the rights and obligations that each person has are fully understood. For example, someone who believes they are not the child’s parent may not want to have the...

You will hear many words and phrases during divorce and child custody proceedings. Some of them you may already understand, but others might be a bit confusing. For example, family courts often reference the “best interests of the child” standard during child custody...

Losing access to or time with the children in your family could be the biggest concern as you contemplate divorce or separation. Typically, parents in Georgia will be able to protect their parental rights by asking for shared custody. However, there are a handful of...

You want to do what is right for your children, and that includes making sure they see you and the other parent regularly. You know that in the best-case scenario, your children would still feel that they have full access to both parents and have the financial support...