Georgia law begins with the presumption that both parents possess equal ability to care for their children. Consequently, Georgia divorce courts do not favor one parent over the other unless they have good reason to do so. FindLaw explains that Georgia adheres to the...
Month: March 2020
Understand mandatory minimum sentences in Georgia
When you face criminal charges, you will likely learn that the charges against you carry a possible sentence. This may include incarceration, a fine and other requirements. You may think that these are recommendations and that the judge has the final say on your...
Is this a valid reason to request support modification?
Divorced couples in Georgia settle matters like child support payments before finalizing divorce. But what do you do if the circumstances behind those decisions change? If you want to change your child support payments, submit a request for modification to the court....
Do you have to establish paternity in Georgia?
When children are born to two unwed parents, it can complicate matters when it comes to your rights and responsibilities to that child. As a father, when you most likely want shared custody of your child. Before you assert your rights over your child, it is important...