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...
Grandparents often play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. In some situations, grandparents may want to seek a formal visitation arrangement through the court. This may apply in situations where the child’s parent is unable to care for the child or...
In Georgia, family law issues can range from disagreements about property division, alimony, child custody, parenting time and child support. Anything child-related can and often does lead to discord between the parents. An added complication is if there is a...
When Athens area parents have decided they can no longer be together it can be a traumatic time for both the parents and their children. When parents split up, kids can take it hard, and it can be emotionally traumatizing. Child custody is often one of the more...
During a Georgia divorce, one of the most complicated and emotionally wrenching issues is child custody. The child is frequently caught in the middle of the proceeding wondering about his or her future. In some cases, however, the child will want to have a say in the...
Tense arguments and increased feelings of annoyance around each other may signal that you and your co-parent struggle to get along. Learning how to co-parent effectively without needless fighting is important for you both as you take care of your children. Keep talks...
