Establishing paternity is a key step in many child custody cases. If either the mother or the court calls into question the validity of your paternity, it becomes more difficult for you to defend your parental rights without first passing a paternity test. The Georgia...
If you are a parent who is not married, you should consider creating a child custody arrangement to help you share parenting rights and responsibilities. Unmarried parents have distinct concerns when dealing with child custody issues. Learning about child custody for...
For parents of minor children, determining custody and visitation is often the most difficult aspect of divorce. Parents navigating the divorce process should understand Georgia's laws regarding child custody and visitation. 1. Stepparents have rights under the...
When parents divorce, determining how each former spouse will contribute to their children’s care is one of the most important aspects of separation. In addition to housing, clothing and educational needs, the court may make decisions regarding both health care...
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...
When you are part of a same-sex couple and the two of you share a child together, you may face unique child custody issues that differ from those encountered by your heterosexual peers. No matter how much your situation mirrors that of a “traditional family,” you...
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...
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...
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...
