Crystal Wright | July 8, 2022 | Child Custody Lawyer in Georgia
There are two types of custody in Georgia: legal and physical. What are the differences? They sound similar, but there are key distinctions you need to be aware of. These differences apply to your rights as well as the responsibilities you have to your children. Legal Custody Legal custody gives you the right to make… read more
Crystal Wright | June 28, 2022 | Child Custody Lawyer in Georgia
Substance abuse is a severe problem in the United States. Tragically, many children live in homes with a parent who is addicted to drugs. Courts seek to protect children when they are made aware that a parent has a substance abuse problem. If you believe your child’s other parent is using drugs, you can request… read more
Crystal Wright | June 2, 2022 | Child Custody Lawyer in Georgia
Going through a divorce is never easy, and it’s even more emotional when you have a child. Even after the divorce process is over, you still have to interact with your ex-spouse. You will likely have to work together to make major decisions for your child. But what if your ex-spouse wants to take your… read more
Crystal Wright | March 1, 2022 | Child Custody Lawyer in Georgia
Georgia law gives judges the authority to order a psychological evaluation in child custody cases. Judges make custody decisions based on a child’s best interest. However, a psychological evaluation provides vital information that helps the judge decide custody matters in some cases. Interested parties may request a psychological evaluation in a custody case, including either… read more
Crystal Wright | January 28, 2022 | Child Custody Lawyer in Georgia
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 Lawyer in Georgia
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 Lawyer in Georgia
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 Lawyer in Georgia
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 Lawyer in Georgia
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 Lawyer in Georgia
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