If the court has given your ex-spouse visitation rights, the court may consider stopping or interfering with these visits as contempt. A parent might want to limit their ex-spouse’s visits for many reasons, from personal conflicts to genuine concerns about the child’s...
Child Custody
Can I relocate my child without permission?
It is usual for an individual to want to start fresh after a divorce. Meeting new people and exposure to a new environment can feel invigorating. However, if you have children with your former spouse, will relocating to a different state without permission be okay?...
Mistakes to avoid when creating a parenting plan in Georgia
A parenting plan allows co-parents to manage custody and visitation matters. They can submit a plan, which the court must approve. If they cannot agree, then a judge will decide on it. If you are in the process of drafting a parenting plan, which topics do you want to...
Pursuing an amicable and effective child custody agreement
It might come as no surprise that the topic of child custody can be one of the most intimidating aspects of preparing to dissolve a marriage. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that there is no way to create an agreement that both meets the needs and interests of...
Avoid co-parenting issues during spring break
It’s the time of year when parents of school-age children must make plans for childcare during spring break. Georgia parents who are divorced or separated may face some challenges in co-parenting during this time. If the custody order doesn’t explicitly list who gets...
Divorced with children? 3 tips to help with a smooth transition to summer.
Summer brings warmth and long-awaited breaks, yet for divorced parents, the season can also introduce custody challenges. As routines change, so do logistics regarding child care and vacation plans. Many families are already looking out to summer months and...
Apps can help co-parents stay on top of their game
Parenting under two households can be a challenging transition for kids and parents alike. As a provider, you want to make sure your child’s best interests remain at the forefront of everything you do, but getting in the swing of custody exchanges and not being able...
Avoid common holiday child custody issues
The time leading up to the late fall and winter holidays can be stressful for everyone, but it is especially challenging for Georgia parents who share custody. Co-parenting during the holidays means giving up time with one’s children so they’re able to spend time with...
Filing for child custody in Georgia
When parents with minor children separate or divorce in Georgia, they must create a parenting plan that provides a healthy and stable life for the children. Filing for child custody can be a daunting process and can lead to much fighting between parents when the...
Child custody and the topic of holiday visitation schedules
After choosing to take separate paths in life, parents may wish to know more about every vital aspect to address to help them prepare to safeguard the needs and interests of their kids. Child custody can be one of the toughest aspects of family law and it might not...