Child Custody

Parenting plans often include a variety of terms for both parents. One of these is referred to as the first right of refusal, which is a rule that allows the parent who isn’t physically with the child at the time to care for the child during the other parent’s...

When going through a custody battle, it's easy to assume both parents are fighting because they deeply care about their children's well-being. But when one of those parents is a narcissist, the reality can be far more manipulative and harmful. Narcissistic co-parents...

If you’re a parent and divorcing, one of the hardest questions you might have is “where will my children end up?” It's an emotional process, and understandably, you want what’s best for your child.  Custody decisions can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially...

Child custody agreements are legally binding contracts designed to prioritize the welfare of the child and maintain harmony between co-parents. Unfortunately, when one parent repeatedly violates these agreements, it can disrupt a child's stability and lead to...

When parents divorce, shared parental responsibility is the standard. State law encourages parents to share time with their children. Parents can work out their own arrangements where they share time with their children. If they can't agree, then they can pursue a...

Deciding how to split custody of the children in a divorce is rarely simple. You might both want the children to live with you for the majority of the time. That is impossible when there is only one child, as the child can only be in one place at a time. But, what...

Few things are as emotionally stressful as making child custody decisions after a breakup. Not only must you willingly give up some time with your kids, but you must also address many practical matters in your agreement. You probably understand that you must address...

In recent years, virtual visitation has become an increasingly important tool for maintaining parent-child relationships when children of co-parents spend their time rotating between two households. For families with preschool-aged children, virtual visitation can...

In Georgia, family courts prioritize the child's best interests in all divorce decisions. However, judges can get things wrong occasionally, leaving parents with child custody orders that do not function well. Other times, families simply outgrow their initial...

Due to the increasingly dynamic nature of electronic communication, virtual visitation arrangements have become increasingly popular in co-parenting and parallel-parenting families divided by divorce or non-marital separation. With that said, because each family’s...