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Custody awarded to father in Georgia divorce case despite evidence of alleged family violence
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently affirmed a divorce action where the husband was awarded primary physical custody of the children despite evidence of alleged family violence. Finklea v. Finklea, ...read more
In Georgia, trial court cannot rely on evidence from temporary hearing in making final judgment
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reversed a trial court's decision in a custody modification case because the trial court erroneously relied on evidence from the temporary hearing in making its ...read more
Assisted reproductive technologies and family law in Georgia
In Georgia, as well as around the world, conceiving a child with the use of assisted reproductive technologies can bring up and/or complicate custody issues in a divorce or other family law case. ...read more
Primary custody awarded to one parent in Georgia even where both are deemed fit parents
In Georgia, even in divorce cases with two fit parents, one parent will be awarded primary physical custody. In a recent divorce case with two fit parents, the trial court awarded primary physical ...read more
Parenting plans in Georgia
With the holiday season upon us, many divorced parents in Georgia will look to their parenting plan for guidance on arranging their holiday schedules. Parenting plans are custody agreements that are ...read more
Divorce decree cannot be modified in contempt case in Georgia
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently heard a case addressing an alleged modification of a divorce decree in a contempt case. In that case, the parties had joint legal and physical custody of their ...read more
In Georgia, am I entitled to financial support after a divorce if I had an affair?
In Georgia, a spouse who has an affair risks the affair playing a large role in the outcome of the divorce case, specifically with the issue of support. First and foremost, adultery is an absolute ...read more
Recent Georgia divorce case phases out supervised visitation through three month transition period
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently heard a case dealing with supervised visitation that was to be phased out through a transition period. In Sigal v. Sigal, before filing for divorce, the mother ...read more
Child's selection in Georgia custody disputes
In Georgia, child custody is determined using the ?best interests of the child? standard. OCGA §19-9-3(a)(2). In custody cases where the child is under the age of 11, the court is not required to ...read more
Can my line of work affect child custody in Georgia?
Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked whether a parent's line of work can impact child custody. In Georgia, child custody is determined using the ?best interests of the child? standard. OCGA ...read more
Divorce and religion in Georgia
In a recent blog, we emphasized that, when going through a divorce in Georgia, it is important to understand how one holiday may mean more to one parent or family than another. This is particularly ...read more
Divorce and Special Holiday Visitation
When divorcing parents are trying to reach an agreement on holiday visitation, the holidays most often discussed are Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter Break, Easter/Spring Break, Mother's Day and ...read more
Parenting websites can help parents sharing custody of children in Georgia
Our Atlanta divorce attorneys have recently learned of some interactive websites that may be helpful for parents sharing custody of their children in Georgia. In particular, these websites are a ...read more
Order for supervised visitation upheld by Georgia Court of Appeals - Part 2
Last week, I discussed the Gottschalk case, where the father appealed several aspects of the Georgia trial court's order for supervised visitation. Gottschalk v. Gottschalk, A11A0565 (2011). As ...read more
Order for supervised visitation upheld by Georgia Court of Appeals
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently upheld an order for supervised visitation, despite the father's allegations of 17 errors by the trial court. Gottschalk v. Gottschalk, A11A0565 (2011). In that ...read more