Crystal Wright | January 28, 2022 | Child Custody

Yes, under certain circumstances, you can kidnap your own child in Georgia. Parental kidnapping is a common form of child abduction, especially in disputed custody battles. A parent can be prosecuted for parental kidnapping if they take their child from the other parent without legal custody or a court order. A parent may kidnap their… read more

Crystal Wright | December 17, 2021 | Child Custody

Child custody laws are changing. When parents disagreed over a custody arrangement in the past, the law favored the mother. It was assumed that a mother was the primary caretaker and better fit to care for the child’s well-being.  This is no longer the case. Child custody laws have increasingly moved toward viewing both parents… read more

Crystal Wright | November 4, 2021 | Child Custody

Divorce is a high-stress situation. Throw a child into the mix and things can get heated. Of course, no one wants a disagreement between parents to affect a child. But when emotions run high, a child can get caught in the middle of a custodial dispute and become traumatized. One common issue in divorce is… read more

Crystal Wright | July 27, 2021 | Child Custody

Some parents will do almost anything to win a custody case, including turning their children against their other parent. Unfortunately, the children suffer the most when they are used as weapons and pawns in a battle between their parents. What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation describes the act of one parent turning the child against… read more

Crystal Wright | July 26, 2021 | Child Custody

Parents have a right to spend time with their child even if they are no longer together. However, a court can terminate that right if the parent is unfit or the court finds that it is in the child’s best interest. Courts may also restrict visitation by requiring supervised visitation. In this case, the court… read more

Crystal Wright | July 8, 2021 | Child Custody

A judge reviews all evidence presented by all interested parties to determine what is in the child’s best interest. The child’s best interest is the overriding concern for the court. If the judge determines that a parent is unfit, the judge may grant sole physical and legal custody to the other parent. The judge may… read more