If you are a lesbian woman who is in the process of divorcing your spouse or separating from your partner, you may have pressing questions if the two of you share children. Because laws surrounding same-sex marriage and parenthood are still new, determining custody in...
Handling Family Law Issues
Child Custody
Same-sex stepparent adoption no longer required for custody
Since the enactment of Georgia's House Bill 543, same-sex marriage partners do not need to have formally adopted a child to request custody or visitation rights. The bill went into effect on July 1, 2019. Prior to HB543, a same-sex spouse or a stepparent did not have...
What divorcing couples need to know about child custody
When parents with children contemplate divorce, child custody is the top issue that needs to be settled. Knowing how Georgia law deals with custody can help parents come up with a viable plan and be aware of potential problems. Types of custodyThe law differentiates...
Helping children deal with two homes
If you are going through a divorce or considering a trial separation, you are probably worrying about how the transition may affect your children. While changes within the family unit can indeed prove difficult for your children, there are several steps you and your...