When a child loses his or her parents the resulting trauma can be devastating to everyone involved. If the deceased couple were married and the parents of the surviving children, child custody of the children will often go to a surviving family member who is able to...
Child Custody
Child custody and sports
When parents share custody of their children, it would be logical to assume that they share the same concern for their children's well-being and will make decisions based on the best interests of the children. But what if they disagree in Georgia? What if one...
Child custody in 2018 — no more one size fits all
Once upon a time, if parents divorced, parents would live in separate places and the children would go back and forth between the two homes according to a pre-arranged schedule. This could cause many stressors in the new family dynamic in Georgia. The stressors could...
Child custody – what’s best for the child?
Divorce is never easy. It is especially difficult when children are involved. The younger the children, the more complicated it can be. Even in a friendly divorce in Georgia, working out child custody arrangements can be a major challenge and an increased stressor...
Georgia man may lose child custody after abuse allegations
When one is accused of abusing his or her own child, authorities and child protection agencies won't take it lightly. Allegations of abuse and/or neglect of a child in Georgia may lead to the loss of child custody for the accused parent. The removal of a...
Woman who broke child custody agreement may be in Georgia
When child custody arrangements are ordered by a court, it is expected that all parties involved will abide by the court's decision and follow the rules. A judge's orders -- in cases where the court's interference is necessary -- is always going to be based on...
Mom could lose child custody due to placing children in danger
In Georgia and across the country, most parents can't imagine having to worry about the state removing their children from their care. For the typical parent, having control of the lives and decisions involving one's children is something likely taken for...
Child custody: Speaking with children about the end of a marriage
While the end of a marriage can be a stressful period for everyone involved, it may be especially challenging for children. Parents in Georgia may wish to safeguard their kids throughout this process by attempting to reach a child custody agreement with their best...
Child custody: Staying together for the sake of the kids
Couples in Georgia and elsewhere may place a great deal of thought into the process of ending a marriage, especially if children are involved. Parents generally consider the needs of their kids to be of the utmost importance during divorce. When considering the...
Child custody: Safeguarding the well-being of kids during divorce
When parents in Georgia and elsewhere make the decision to end a marriage, many may have concerns about how the process might affect their kids. A parent may seek to safeguard the future well-being of his or her children by pursuing a child custody agreement that is...