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Parental alienation is a term that comes up often in contentious custody cases, but what does it really mean? More importantly, what are its implications for children and custody proceedings in Georgia? At its core, parental alienation refers to the deliberate actions...
In Georgia, what legal rights do same sex couples have with marriage, divorce and child custody? In Georgia, O.C.G.A. 19-3-3.1 defines marriage and states that it is declared to be the public policy of this state to recognize that the union only of man and woman. Marriages between persons of the same sex are prohibited in this state. The statute…
“In all custody cases in which the child has reached the age of 14 years, the child shall have the right to select the parent with whom he or she desires to live. The child’s selection for purposes of custody shall be presumptive unless the parent so selected is determined not to be in the best interests of the child.…
In some contested divorces where both sides cannot agree on who should have custody of the children the Court or a Guardian Ad Litem can Order the parties to undergo a custody evaluation. The purpose of a custody evaluation is for a licensed therapist to make a...
One of the most challenging tasks for a divorcing couple with children is creating a parenting plan that works best for the kids. You and your Cobb County child custody attorney have to think of and account for every detail, including creating a schedule that clearly indicates where the kids will spend school days, non-school days, weekends, holidays, and what…
In early April, Georgia’s governor issued a stay-at-home order for the state. While the order limits people from leaving their homes for most reasons, it doesn’t supersede existing custody orders. That means, at least in situations where the child and both custodial parents are healthy and showing no signs of COVID-19, the normal custody schedule should continue. Of course, nothing…
It’s hard not to get emotional when it comes to your kids. You want what’s best for them, and you might have strong ideas about what that means. But if you’re involved in a Marietta child custody case, you’ll have to push the stress aside as you navigate court appearances, possible custody evaluations, and negotiations with your ex-partner. How to…
One of the hardest tasks for a divorcing couple with children is creating a parenting plan that works best for the kids. You and your child custody attorneys have to think of and account for every detail, creating a schedule that maps out where the kids will spend school days, weekends, holidays, and vacations. It will include contact arrangements and…
When dealing with a Marietta divorce involving a child custody dispute, our clients often ask us: “What do I have to do to get full custody of my son or daughter?” We use these opportunities to educate our clients about confusing custody terms and to clarify common misunderstandings about custody rights in Georgia. First, it is important to understand there…