Custody Emergencies and How to Avoid Them

Don’t wait for a custody emergency to call a lawyer. What are some of the signs that an emergency custody situation is brewing?   Custody Emergency Indicators:   Your ex is growing increasingly uncommunicative and unpredictable. You frequently do not know your child’s whereabouts when with the other parent. Your ex threatens to “disappear” or […]

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Grandparent Rights: Extended Family Custody and Visitation

How can you get grandparent rights in Georgia? Can an extended family member take custody rights away from a parent? The short answer is yes, but it’s very difficult. Third party custody cases arise when a child’s family member brings a case against the child’s legal parent to obtain custody of the child. Family Members […]

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Guardian Ad Litem: Their Role and Tips for Success

This is a basic explanation of the role of a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in a contested custody case. A GAL is a licensed Georgia attorney who has received special training to investigate and make recommendations to the Court in custody cases. They are often appointed in high-conflict divorce and child-custody cases. GALs conduct an […]

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Facebook and Divorce: Watch Your Posts

Facebook and divorce don’t often mix very well. Your Facebook account is a treasure trove of information about you: What you like What you do for fun Where you go Whom you’re with Publishing that kind of information can hurt your divorce or modification case. The internet has a long memory. Did you know you […]

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