Child Custody

Divorce is an emotional and stressful time and it is probably one of the most significant events that can happen in your life. This significant event can take a major toll, especially if you have children. As you go through the divorce process, a judge will ultimately decide your fate and make these life changing […]

Often times there may be circumstances such as being laid off from your job, an unexpected trip to the hospital, or change in marital status where child custody and support modification is needed. Modification may involve lowering child support payments or receiving more child support. Therefore parents must agree on the change or have the […]

There are several terms we use in a child custody case including legal custody, physical custody, sole custody, and joint custody. The State of Georgia has its own set of laws on regulating and awarding child custody.

After a divorce, the issue sometimes arises where one of the parents decide to move out of state.  In Georgia, a parent may file for a modification of child custody or visitation, if there is a significant chance in circumstances, including moving over state lines.   Under some circumstances, this may be limited to once every […]