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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Child custody orders in Georgia often come after weeks or even months of back-and-forth between the parents and their attorneys, or maybe even after a court hearing. If the parents cannot agree on a child custody order, fighting through the details can be a slog. But,...
Child custody arrangements and child support orders may be modified in certain circumstances. Because many things can changed for divorced parents, after their child support and child custody orders are in place, it is helpful to know when child custody and child...
Divorce is often one of the hardest times of an Athens area resident. When children are involved in a relationship, there are many additional items that need to be worked through. Parents want to put their children’s needs first and a divorce settlement and parenting...
Having a child is often one of the biggest events of a person's life. New parents look forward to bonding with their child and anticipate a bright future raising the child. Unfortunately, sometimes a divorce or break-up results in parents raising a child separately...
Children have a right to receive financial support from their parents for necessities like housing, food, clothing and medical care. There is guidance available about the child support process and penalties for failure to pay the required support. Child support...
