From pursuing career opportunities to moving closer to extended family members who can provide needed support, there are many reasons that a custodial parent may want to relocate after divorce. However, like many other states, Georgia law may require a custodial...
Child Custody
Are these red flags of parental alienation?
When going through a divorce, it is easy to get lost in your own emotions. But you should still pay attention to your surroundings, and especially to your child. Unfortunately, opportunistic and angry parents may take the chance to try turning your child against you....
Fathers and child custody statistics
If you have concerns about your ability to secure custody rights, review the ins and outs of your case carefully. If you are a father, do not assume that you are less likely to win a custody battle solely because of your gender. In recent years, more fathers are...
How can you stay connected to your child during custody visits?
While the custody arrangement you have with your former spouse works well, you still miss your shared child. How can you remain connected with your daughter or son while honoring the custody order? Zero to Three offers tips for parents to forge and reinforce their...
Benefits of a close child-grandparent relationship
As a Georgia grandparent, staying in touch with little ones may be challenging, especially if their parents divorced and the primary caregiver is not your child. Having visitation rights can help you keep the bond with your grandchildren while offering a stable,...
What are good reasons for a parent to relocate?
Working out a custody agreement with your ex-spouse may have been difficult, but you have made the best of it and the two of you are doing your part to raise your child. But then you or your ex may consider shaking up the arrangement by moving to a different city and...
What does parental alienation look like?
Issues surrounding child custody become worse when your ex tries to turn the children against you. According to Healthline, an alienator will use false statements or divulge in unnecessary details about the relationship to make the children unhappy with you. This is...
What are the different visitation arrangements?
In most divorce situations, one parent retains physical custody of the children for the majority of the time. The other parent will receive visitation with the children. If you are the parent who gets visitation time with your children, there are two possible...
What is the parenting time deviation?
If you receive a child support order from the court in Georgia, the judge may decide to give you a parenting time deviation. According to the Judicial Council of Georgia, this deviation can raise or lower child support depending on the amount of parenting time you...
What is virtual visitation?
With all the modern devices we have, checking in with your loved ones can be easier and quicker than ever. Custody arrangements are no exception, and many people find that the use of technology greatly aids them while talking to their kids. Definition These meetings...