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Determining child custody can be one of the most difficult and emotional aspects of a divorce or separation. When children are involved, feelings can be difficult to process and communication with the other parent is often strained, especially when attorneys are involved. Each parent is expected to be respectful of the other and show a united front to the children, but that is not always what happens. Depending on your situation, child custody negotiations can be a straightforward and objective process or an emotional and drawn-out battle.
It is important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. Our firm will assess your case, guide you through your legal options and represent you in your child custody case. Contact South Atlanta Family Law for a consultation to discuss your legal matter.
In the best situations, the parties can agree to custody and a suitable Parenting Plan prior to trial. Other times, when a couple disagrees and cannot come to terms with the matter, a judge may need to decide the custody arrangement.
Contrary to popular belief, no parent has a greater right to win custody of a child. Regardless of sex or who cared for the child during the tender years, the "playing field" is even and there is no presumed right to custody of the children. Georgia Courts base their decision on what is in the best interest of the children - a legal standard set out to ensure that all considerations regarding the child would be the top priority.
Under Georgia law, the Court considers several factors in determining what is in the "best interest of the child," including:
Generally speaking, most custody cases revolve around a decision of legal and physical custody. Physical custody is where the child spends more time each week. The parent who has primary physical custody is called the custodial parent. This can be quite difficult for the non-custodial parent who may see the child in shorter spans.
Legal custody is the right of the parent to access legal documents (medical records, school records, etc.) and make important decisions in a child’s life, including academic, extracurricular, medical, and even religious decisions.
Losing both physical and legal custody is rare. It often applies to people who cannot care for the child in any capacity or pose a danger to the child. When this happens, a parent’s relationship can be greatly diminished. That said, these parents may still retain visitation rights in some way.
Whether you are married to the other parent or your child was born out-of-wedlock, South Atlanta Family Law Firm can help you. Our custody attorney can also represent you in seeking or changing custody of your child. We understand the cost involved in a custody action and strive to help you resolve your case as effectively as possible, with your goals first and foremost. We will keep you informed of all options available and assist you in making the best decisions for your family at all times.
Contact South Atlanta Family Law for your consultation. Our practice is a member of the American Bar Association, the Henry County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Georgia.
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