Reaching a Child Custody Agreement Without Going to Court
Most people don’t want to get embroiled in a messy divorce. But many divorcing couples don’t know how to avoid it. Finances and parenting are two of the biggest stressors in a healthy marriage. Figuring out how to handle them when emotions are running high can seem...
What is 50/50 Custody?
A lot of clients tell me that they want a 50/50 custody schedule. But they do not always know what that means. They may have heard good things about it from friends who use a 50/50 custody schedule. It also sounds fair, which is appealing. At its most basic level, a...
What if the Other Parent of My Child is an Addict?
One of the scariest issues in a custody case is when one parent has a substance abuse issue. The sober parent constantly worries about the child while in the addicted parent’s care. When the court is deciding custody matters, the judge bases their final determination...
Expansion of Who Can Seek Custody in Georgia
A bill allowing more people to seek custody in Georgia will go into effect July 1st. House Bill 543, signed by Governor Brian Kemp last month, amends Georgia law by allowing non-relatives to be considered an equitable caregiver of a child and based on that...