Category: Father's Rights

Father's Day is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the bond between fathers and their children. However, for many dads in Gwinnett County and throughout Metro Atlanta, questions about child custody, visitation, and parental rights can create uncertainty. Whether you are divorced, separated, or were never married to your child's mother, understanding your rights under Georgia […]

Fathers play a vital role in the development of children, and this is one of the key factors courts consider when making decisions about child custody and co-parenting. In the ideal world, both parents can work together for the best interests of the child. Yet, that is not always what happens. June is Fatherhood Awareness […]

Domestic violence is a serious issue in Georgia, and when fathers are involved, the legal landscape becomes particularly complex. Attorney Sharon Jackson understands the nuances of fathers' rights in domestic violence cases and is committed to providing comprehensive legal support. This article delves into the intricate world of fathers' rights in Georgia domestic violence cases, […]

A father’s rights are clear when he is married to the mother of the child, but if dad and mom are unmarried, legal questions typically arise.  Do biological dads have legal parenting rights? Can an unmarried father get child custody? Will he have to pay child support? In Georgia, answers to these questions are anchored […]

Nearly 140,000 children are given up for adoption each year, and many children are waiting to be adopted. A mother’s heart-rending decision to let a stranger adopt her child can haunt her all her life. When it comes to adoption and father's rights, what is often overlooked are the men whose rights as fathers were […]

In Georgia, being the biological father of a child does not always mean you have legal parenting rights. Georgia law actually distinguishes between biological and legal parentage. As a dad, you may have concerns about your parental rights, especially when Family Law matters come up such as divorce, child custody, and child support. Here’s an […]