Category: Child Custody

Last updated on April 8, 2021

According to the Georgia Department of Human Services, more than 15 percent of the state’s children were being raised by family members other than their parents in 2013. There may be many reasons that necessitate this. For some families, parents have died leaving children in need of care. For other families, parents are caught in […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

If you are a divorcing Georgia parent, have you wondered how you will be able to work with your former spouse to raise you kids not just during your divorce but even once your divorce is finalized? If so, you are not alone. Coparenting after a divorce is not always easy but finding ways to […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

If you and your spouse are considering getting a divorce in Georgia, one of the things you’re likely concerned about is how your kids will feel when they find out. Knowing when and how to let children know about a parental divorce is never easy but there are some things you can do to be […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

While many Georgians are eagerly anticipating the holiday season, you may be concerned about how you can help your children if this is the first set of holidays since you got divorced. Even if you have a clearly identified parenting plan that outlines which parent your kids will be with on what days, you know […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced and you have school-aged children, you will need to figure out how to break the news to the kids. Many other Georgia parents have struggled with the best ways to do this. While every child and every situation is unique, following are some tips from […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

If you are the parent of a minor child in Georgia and you and your spouse are getting a divorce, you will no doubt have questions and concerns about custody of your child. It will be important for you to understand how the state approaches these decisions. According to the State of Georgia, you and […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

One thing that divorcing parents in Georgia must come to terms with is the fact that while a divorce can end their marriage, it does not eliminate the need for them to work together with each other to raise their children. Co-parenting after a divorce is an art unto itself and can require a high […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

If you are currently going through a Georgia divorce that involves custody issues, you may be sympathizing with Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt as their custody questions are discussed in the news. Even if your situation is nothing like theirs, the upheaval that your child is facing may be similar to what the Jolie-Pitt children […]

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Last updated on April 8, 2021

Coming to an agreement on a parenting plan may be difficult for two parents in Georgia who both want to spend as much time with their child as possible. Developing a fair schedule may seem even more challenging if one parent has moved to another state, but communication options may help bridge the distance. The […]

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