Child Custody
What is Joint Custody in Georgia?
When facing a custody case, one of the most frustrating aspects can be familiarizing yourself with the terminology being used. What exactly does Joint Custody mean in Georgia? What does the distinction between legal custody and physical custody mean? Why does that matter to me?
Can a Child Choose Not to Visit a Non-Custodial Parent?
The short answer is yes, but with caveats. The child can choose not to visit, but that decision is still subject to judicial review. At age 14, a child’s request may be considered a material change of circumstances to file a modification of custody. In Georgia, once a child turns 14 he or she may […]
How to Legitimize a Child in Georgia
If you are a new father in Georgia, you may be wondering “how do I legitimize a child”? Under current Georgia Law, there are two ways to legitimate a child born out of wedlock: when the recognized parents of the child marry after the birth of the child or when the father petitions the superior […]
Who Gets Child Custody If We Aren’t Married?
Many parents who have a child while not married wonder what to do when trying to protect their legal and physical custodial rights to their child(ren). The mother of a child born out of wedlock is the only legal parent of the child and has all rights to the child. Yes, that is no typo […]
