Legal Insights & Expert Perspectives

Understanding Grandparent Rights in Georgia: Visitation and Custody

In today’s digital age, social media is a significant part of our daily lives. While platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others offer ways to stay connected and share experiences, they can also pose risks during a family law case. You should always assume that what you post online can and will be used as evidence in court, potentially impacting the outcome of your case.

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Best Practices for Social Media Use During a Divorce or Custody Case

In today’s digital age, social media is a significant part of our daily lives. While platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others offer ways to stay connected and share experiences, they can also pose risks during a family law case. You should always assume that what you post online can and will be used as evidence in court, potentially impacting the outcome of your case.

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Split Decisions: The Slow Acceptance of 50/50 Custody in Georgia

In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in requests for 50/50 custody arrangements during divorce and custody proceedings in Georgia. This shift reflects a growing preference among some parents for equal sharing of parenting time and responsibilities. However, despite this growing popularity, courts have been relatively slow in fully embracing this model of custody.

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Thinking of Moving? Navigating the Complexities of Relocating with Children After Divorce in Georgia

For divorced parents in Georgia, relocating with children is not just a personal decision—it can also be a legal matter that requires careful consideration and adherence to specific procedures. In this guide, we’ll explore the legal considerations and processes involved in relocating with children after a divorce in Georgia.

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Big changes are coming to Georgia’s child support laws.

On March 29, 2024, the Georgia legislature passed SB 454, which constitutes a significant amendment to Georgia’s child support statute, codified at O.C.G.A. § 19-6-15. The changes to the child support statute contained in this bill will have major impacts in the way that child support is calculated by Georgia courts, in addition to adding new provisions that address recent trends in custody and parenting time arrangements, such as joint (or 50/50) custody. In this post, we’ll discuss the most significant changes to the law and provide analysis as to how these changes may affect Georgia families going forward.

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