Misinformation about divorce proceedings is very widespread, and it can influence the outcome of divorce or custody matters. People sometimes make concessions during negotiations or mistakes during the legal process due to misinformation that put them at a marked...
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Family Law
Do grandparents have custody rights under Georgia law?
Most conflicts related to child custody and visitation occur between divorced or separated parents. However, there are sometimes members of an extended family who would prefer to have regular time with minor children. Grandparents may spend multiple days a week with...
When do you have grounds to request a custody modification?
When the Georgia family courts approve a parenting plan or create a custody order, they expect both parents to abide by the order. From the general breakdown of your parenting time to the way that you handle birthdays and holidays, the plan will include numerous...
Paternity testing is part of the child support process
For some families, child support matters are very simple. A married couple divorces and quickly agrees to a specific amount of support. Other times, the situation is more complicated than that. Both parents have certain rights under Georgia state law, as well as...
3 common custody worries parents have when considering divorce
Divorce means big changes for your entire family and your daily life. Inevitably, if you share children with your spouse, there will be concerns about what the change in your relationship might mean for the relationship with your children. Many parents who put off...
How is child custody decided in Georgia?
Now that you and your spouse have decided to divorce you have one big concern: how this will impact your relationship with your children. You know they likely will split time between you and your spouse. But what should you expect as you navigate a child custody...