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Mindy McCready custody dispute - what not to do when seeking a custody modification
In yet another celebrity family law case that has made national news, country singer Mindy McCready has found herself in the middle of a custody dispute with her mother. Mindy McCready's son found in ...read more
Usher Raymond's ex-wife seeking to obtain full custody in Georgia
According to TMZ.com**, Usher Raymond's ex-wife has filed actions for modification of child support and modification of custody/contempt against the singer in Atlanta, Georgia. Usher's Ex-Wife: You ...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
Modification of visitation affirmed by Georgia Court of Appeals
The Court of Appeals of Georgia recently affirmed a modification of visitation over the appeal by the father/primary custodian. Blackmore v. Blackmore, A11A1277 (2011). In that case, the parties ...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
Georgia Court of Appeals rules on Fulton County child custoday case
The Court of Appeals of Georgia recently heard an interesting, though extremely sad, child custody case out of Fulton County. In that case, the paternal grandparents sought custody of the two minor ...read more
Waiver of alimony or child support modification must be clear and express
The Supreme Court of Georgia recently reversed a trial court's ruling that a Husband had waived his right to seek a modification of his child support obligation below a specified floor. Dean v. Dean, ...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
Update on Terrell Owens child support suit in Fulton County, Georgia
There was recently a new article on ajc.com about the lawsuit against NFL receiver Terrell Owens in Fulton County for failure to pay child support. Lawyer: T.O. could face jail for failure to pay ...read more
Alimony modification in Georgia - cohabitation
In Georgia, in addition to alimony being subject to modification due to a change in the income and financial status of either former spouse, cohabitation by the payee is also grounds for ...read more
Alimony modification in Georgia - change in income and financial status
In Georgia, a judgment for permanent alimony for the support of a spouse 'shall be subject to revision upon petition filed by either former spouse showing a change in the income and financial status ...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
Custody cannot be modified as part of contempt action in Georgia
The Georgia Court of Appeals recently re-emphasized long standing Georgia case law that prohibits custody from being modified in a contempt action. Coker v. Moemeka, A11A0005 (2011). In that case, ...read more