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In Family And Criminal Law
In Georgia custody cases, you may wonder how much weight a child’s preference carries when deciding where they live. While a child’s opinion can become more important as they get older, Georgia courts still look at the full picture. The final decision usually centers...
Clients often come to me looking to “win custody” of their children. Whether the custody contest occurs within a divorce, modification, legitimation or other case requiring the entry of a formal parenting plan, all parents should understand the various types of “custody” that exist in Georgia. There is no such official label in Georgia for one parent having “custody”of his…
When parents who are facing divorce, modification, legitimation or other parental rights action in Georgia seek to draft and submit a parenting plan, the most common custodial arrangement by far in Georgia is when parents share “joint legal custody” with one parent designated as the primary physical custodian with whom the children live the majority of the time. When developing…
Over the years, I have had many clients complain that time they once treasured with their grandchildren has either been unfairly diminished or flat-out eliminated by the parents. Questions often then arise about what my firm can do to help secure time with their grandchildren. On the other side of the fence, I have also successfully handled cases for parents…
Under the common law of England, illegitimate children could not be rendered legitimate by any subsequent act of their parents. They were unfortunate members of society branded forever by the lusts of their mothers and fathers. The only possible method of legitimization was by the affirmative act of Parliament and so it remains to this day in all common law…
If you are going through a divorce in Gwinnett County, it is important that you secure the services of a Gwinnett County family lawyer. Whether you think you need legal representation or not, it is important that you have an attorney on your side that is committed to protecting your best interests, especially if you are going to have to deal…
In the state of Georgia, when parents are going through a child custody matter, they often wonder if their children can choose which parent they want to live with. Generally speaking, if the children are below the age of 14, the family court will make a ruling that is in the children’s best interests. However, once children reach the age of…
DeShawn Snow, a former cast member from the show “Real Housewives of Atlanta”, is filing for divorce from her husband. Snow is married to former NBA player, Eric Snow, and reports are circulating that the two are ready to spilt. Eric Snow recently filed divorce paperwork with the Fulton County Superior Court and he said that there is “no hope…
One of the toughest parts of a divorce involves making decisions relating to children. One is supposed to make decisions “In the best interests of the child.” What does this really mean? The words “best interests of the child” can have different meanings. This is why laws in most States define “best interests” by listing a number of factors. Judges are…
An interesting trend is starting to emerge in family law courts across the country. For the first time ever, a significant amount of men are receiving primary custody of their children. One study suggests that as many as 50% of the men who request primary child custody are receiving it. This trend is in stark contrast to the last several…