Category: Child Custody

Bird nesting is a child custody arrangement where children of separated or divorced parents stay in one home full-time while their parents take turns living there. Instead of kids moving between two households, the parents rotate in and out of the family home during their scheduled parenting time. This approach keeps the children's daily routines […]

Georgia courts decide infant custody based on what's best for the child, not what either parent prefers. There's no automatic preference for mothers or fathers under Georgia custody law. Judges look at factors like each parent's bond with the baby, their ability to provide care, and the child's need for stability. For infants, courts often […]

Child custody mediation is a confidential process where a neutral third party helps divorcing parents reach agreements about their children's care without going to trial. In Georgia, judges can order parents in contested custody cases to attend mediation before proceeding to court. The mediator facilitates discussions but doesn't make decisions, and parents maintain control over […]

Georgia school choice disputes are not uncommon in a metro Atlanta divorce. Both co-parents may have expectations of what is best for their child. During back-to-school season, these disagreements about where a child should attend school often come to a head. Common co-parenting school disputes may include choices in public or private school, before- and […]

Most parents would do anything to protect their children. You may not feel that way when you and the child's other parent cannot agree on how you raise the child. Yet, it is always important to understand your responsibilities under the law. National Parents' Day is July 26th, and it is the ideal time to […]

Summer vacation often means family trips, beach vacations, and visits with relatives. But for divorced or separated parents, travel plans can create conflict. One of the most common questions parents ask is: "Can my ex take our children on vacation without my permission?" The answer depends on your Georgia custody order and parenting plan. In […]

As the school year ends, many families start thinking about major life changes - including moving to a new home, city, or even another state. For parents with a child custody order in Georgia, the child custody relocation decision is not just personal - it is legal. If you share custody of your child, you […]

Mother’s Day can be an emotional and meaningful time for families. But for divorced or separated parents in Georgia, it can also bring frustration and confusion - especially if the parenting plan says it is not your year to have your child. So what happens then? Do mothers automatically get their children on Mother’s Day? […]

Georgia courts stand by one single objective - to do what is in the best interest of the child. In most situations, that means providing access to care, support, and relationships with both parents. However, in some cases, that balance is disrupted. As your Georgia family law attorney, we encourage you to act if your […]

As a Georgia family law attorney, one of the most important parts of the work we do is protecting children and families from abusive situations. If you are at risk right now, and your safety or the health of your child is in question, call 911 and seek immediate care. Attorney Sharon Jackson LLC offers […]