Virtual visitation involves utilizing technology such as video calls, messaging apps and social media to keep co-parents connected with their kids when they are residing with the other side of their immediate family. This modern approach to visitation offers numerous...
Child Custody
What happens at a custody hearing?
Custody is a complicated matter. There are several steps in the Georgia custody process, which begins with one parent filing for custody. Once a custody petition is filed, the other parent is served the petition. The next step is filing a parenting plan. If you agree...
Parents usually share legal and physical custody of their kids
Many parents worry about divorce because they believe their relationship with their children could be at risk. However, the law in Georgia is very clear. It protects the rights of both parents, regardless of their sex. Most shared parenting scenarios require that...
Can my actions compromise my child custody battle?
While you and your ex fight over child custody, it generally helps to demonstrate to the court that you can raise your children responsibly and be an excellent example for them. Behaviors that prove or imply otherwise may compromise your odds, and, as a result, you...
What are the rights of grandparents in divorce cases?
Divorce can have a significant impact on family dynamics, especially when it comes to the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. In many cases, grandparents may have concerns about their ability to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren...
Are you fighting for child custody?
Child custody is not always straightforward. The two main distinctions are legal and physical custody. Legal custody is the right to make significant decisions in the child’s life such as education and health care. Physical custody is when the child is physically with...
Is it possible to modify a child custody order?
Some may think that a final order from the court is already absolute and is no longer subject to change. However, as the child grows older, there are changes in their lives that might require an adjustment on the court’s custody order. Moreover, not only changes in...
What must be included in a Georgia parenting plan?
Children are often innocent bystanders in a Georgia divorce. As the case proceeds, the parents are focused on how they can achieve the best possible outcome for themselves. Part of that centers on child custody. When the custody decision is made, it is imperative to...
Can I move away with my child if the other parent objects?
After a divorce, it can be good to have a fresh start in a new house, new town or even a new state. For parents under child custody orders, however, this kind of move isn't so easy. Generally, both parents have the right to visit with their child and the...
What rights does an unwed father have in Georgia?
When two people have a child together, the love that connects them can seem unbreakable. Unfortunately, if the relationship sours and they decide to split, it can be very challenging for unwed fathers to assert their parental rights. And in Georgia, there is no...