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
What if you need to modify a child custody order?
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,...
Can I change my child custody arrangement?
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...
What should you include in a parenting plan?
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...
Your marital status can affect your custody rights
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...
Child support and enforcement actions
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...
Understanding grandparent visitation
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...
Key points about a child’s legitimation in Georgia family law
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...
What factors does the court consider in Georgia child custody cases?
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...
Does age factor in with a child’s preference in child custody?
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...