Category Archives: Child Custody
Defining “Love, Affection, Bonding, and Emotional Ties” in Georgia Custody Cases
If parents are serious about pursuing positive child custody results in Georgia, they should review the “best-interest factors” outlined by the family court before getting started. Family court judges consider these factors (and only these factors) when approaching custody decisions – so you should build your arguments around them. One of the most important… Read More »
Strategies During Child Custody Battles in Georgia
The most appropriate strategies during child custody battles in Georgia depend entirely on your unique circumstances. Each family is different, and it makes sense to build your legal strategy around your specific situation. That said, various tactics could be helpful in many child custody cases – and an experienced child custody attorney in Georgia… Read More »
Special Custody Considerations for Professional Women
Thanks to modern changes in the nuclear family, such as mothers working full time and still caring for their children or women being the main breadwinners while their husbands stay home with the kids, custody arrangements have changed as well. How will this affect your custody during and after your Georgia divorce? At Buckhead… Read More »
When Can My Child Decide Which Parent To Live With In Georgia?
One of the most common questions we encounter at Buckhead Family Law pertains to the age at which a child in Georgia can make the decision about which parent they want to live with. As a reputable family law firm in Atlanta, we understand that child custody matters can be complex and emotionally charged…. Read More »
Reasons A Court May Change Or Modify Custody
When a divorce is finalized where the parties have minor children, child custody is decided as well. There are many different parenting time arrangements that can be uniquely tailored to meet the best interests of the children. The children may live full time with one parent, or the parents may share custody, either splitting… Read More »
When 50/50 Custody Works And Doesn’t Work
Custody arrangements for the kids are one of the most contentious parts of any divorce. If you’re going through a high-asset divorce, then, on top of dividing the marital finances, you also need to make sure that both parents share time with the children in a manner that works best for everyone involved. Although… Read More »
What Are Legal Custody And Final Decision-Making Authority In A Parenting Plan?
Georgia law recognizes two forms of custody: physical and legal. Physical custody governs which parent has the right to physically have the children with them at any given time. Legal custody, on the other hand, governs each parent’s access to information about the children and how major decisions affecting the children are made. This… Read More »
How To Divide Custody And Visitation During The Summer
Summer can be both an exciting and daunting time of year, especially for separated parents. For single working parents of kids on summer break, without a plan in place with the other parents for childcare, it can be difficult to take care of the kids while juggling your other daily responsibilities. This is where… Read More »
Using Soberlink As A Safety Measure For Alcohol Abuse In Parenting Plans
Sometimes, one divorced parent needs to ensure that the other former spouse is following the law and sticking to the tenets of their parenting plan. When the other spouse has a history of alcohol abuse, it’s necessary to ensure that they are staying sober and not putting the children at risk. This is where… Read More »
Parallel Parenting Vs. Co-Parenting – What Are The Differences?
Co-parenting vs Parallel Parenting: what is the better option for you following a divorce? Your relationship with your children ought to be the most important thing in your life, but it doesn’t need to be at the risk of your own mental and physical health. At Buckhead Family Law, we know that, most often,… Read More »
