Custody and Visitation in Georgia If you are preparing for a Divorce or Separation and you have children with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you may have questions about Child Custody and Visitation related to Georgia Law. We have gathered these common questions regarding Child Custody and Visitation and their answers below. What is Reasonable Visitation?…
Can I Gain Legal Rights Of A Child I Raise But Am Not of Biological Relation? Non-relatives raising children is a common practice in the United States. Neglect in families is a serious issue, and nowadays, it isn’t unusual for a child to be cared for by a family friend,…
GEORGIA EQUITABLE CAREGIVER STATUTE IS NOW IN FULL EFFECT Custody Law Changes in Georgia that could affect your Case! On July 1, 2019, a sweeping overhaul to Article 1 Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated went into effect regarding the parent and child relationship…
THE DIVORCE PROCESS AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Everything seemed so simple at the start of your relationship; You never expected the divorce process to be such a difficult situation. Even in the best of circumstances, tempers can escalate, and every decision can seem to be more stressful than…
My Ex Left Our Kids With Me Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support? The short answer is yes. As long as there is a Georgia court order for child support payments, you are still legally required to make those payments until such order is modified (by you). Do…
Georgia Family Law – Who gets the children after the Divorce? In Georgia, child custody law statute is actually gender neutral, in fact, it is not uncommon for fathers to get custody in Georgia. Georgia code 19-9-3(a) (1) clearly states that in all cases in which the custody of any child…
My Ex is leaving the state with the children Can she/he use the uniform child custody jurisdiction act? We can’t begin to tell you how many times we hear this sentence: “My Ex is leaving the state with the children.” Most parenting plans and settlement agreements include language that requires…