Many Georgia readers are aware of a growing trend regarding how custody cases are handled in family courts across the nation. There is a distinct move toward a system under which shared custody would be a starting point for all cases. Currently, one state is...
Struggling through drug or alcohol addiction is a scenario that many Georgia families face. One common result of addiction is a loss of parental rights. In many cases, parents lose their child custody rights when their children are placed into protective custody by...
When most Georgia parents face a custody battle, they are squared off against the other parent in a struggle over who will get the greater share of parenting time. That can be a difficult set of circumstances, but it is one that all parties will move through...
There are a number of ways that parents can lose custody of their children. State authorities will step in if a child is being abused, neglected or has been abandoned. Outside of those matters, however, most parents feel comfortable that the state will not interfere...
When children are caught in the middle of their parents' divorce, they may face a great deal of emotional tension and stress. In addition to the property division and other aspects of the divorce process, these parents also have to create a child custody arrangement...
Beginning the divorce process can seem to be a daunting and overwhelming task, as a great deal of change and tension may be involved. However, being prepared and having a plan can ease the stress. One aspect that can be especially problematic for divorcing spouses is...
Divorce brings with it a great deal of change and transition for everyone involved. Couples that are working through the divorce process with children have even more to be concerned about. Children can react in a variety of different ways to the news, but divorce does...
Parents who are considering separation or divorce have a myriad of resources available to assist them with the process. When working through a divorce, those with children have to deal with forming and establishing a child custody arrangement that is in the best...
As the holiday season approaches each year, separated and divorced parents are faced with the challenge of making this time stress free for their children and themselves. While it may seem nearly impossible to work with one's former spouse during such an emotionally...
Going through a divorce can be a trying and stressful time for couples that are figuring out how they are going to split everything into two. This stress is often magnified when children are involved, especially when both parents play an active role in the children's...
