Child Custody

Divorce often creates immediate questions about the children. Where will they stay? How will parents share time? Who will make important decisions while the case is still pending? A temporary custody order gives the family a workable structure until the court issues a...

Sharing custody puts pressure on both parents. They have to adhere to a specific schedule and routinely communicate with one another. During their parenting time, they have sole responsibility for meeting the needs of their children. Shared custody has become the...

When parents separate, creating a detailed parenting plan is usually the first step that they need to take in order to set expectations and outline how their restructured family is going to move forward. Once finalized with the court, these documents become...

Birdnesting, which is sometimes referred to simply as “nesting,” is a parenting arrangement that allows children to remain in one home while their parents rotate in and out according to their parenting time arrangements. Instead of the children shuffling between two...

Divorced or separated parents who co-parent with one another have to give up some of their time with their children. Sharing custody means allowing the other parent to have overnight time with the children on a regular basis. Parents have to share time throughout the...

Georgia's custody laws aim to ensure that courts make decisions based on the best interests of the child rather than parental gender. The courts in Georgia recognize both legal and physical custody. Legal custody gives a parent the power to make important choices...

When parents who share custody consider moving, the decision involves much more than just packing boxes and forwarding mail. Relocating with a child when you share custody can be a complex process that requires careful planning and legal consideration. What should you...

Understanding child custody laws in Georgia can be challenging. Here are five frequently asked questions that many parents have about the process. What types of custody does Georgia recognize? In Georgia, courts recognize legal and physical custody. A parent with...