Helping Georgia Families Effectively Resolve Child Custody Disputes
When children are part of a divorce, the most important thing to remember is what will be in their best interests. This can make child custody determinations difficult to resolve. It is important to seek help from an advocate who understands the best way to forge a path forward.
At The Frost Firm, our attorney provides experienced family law representation to people involved in child-related disputes, including child support orders and child custody matters. We will work hard to help protect your children’s and your interests.
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Understanding Legal Custody, Physical Custody And Visitation In Georgia
The court may award two types of custody to one or both parents. Legal custody grants a parent or parents the right to make decisions regarding a child’s health, education, extracurricular activities and religious upbringing. Physical custody refers to which parent the children will live with and when. Even if one parent isn’t awarded physical custody, they may still have a right to visitation.
While we help a lot of fathers navigate the challenges they encounter when it comes to gaining full or partial custody of their children, we also support mothers and the difficulties they face. We understand that your family has unique dynamics and problems and that those can dictate what is in the best interests of your children. No matter who you are or where you come from, we’re ready and able to adapt our child custody approach to meet your needs.
Best Interest Of The Child Standard In Georgia
When determining child custody arrangements, Georgia courts prioritize the “best interest of the child” above all other considerations. This standard is the guiding principle that judges use to make decisions about custody and visitation rights.
The best interest standard takes into account various factors to ensure the child’s overall well-being, including:
- The love, affection and emotional ties between each parent and the child
- Each parent’s ability to provide for the child’s basic needs, such as food, clothing and medical care
- The child’s home environment, school and community
- The mental and physical health of all parties involved
- Each parent’s willingness to foster a positive relationship between the child and the other parent
- Any history of family violence or substance abuse
- The child’s preferences if they are old enough to express them
Georgia courts carefully weigh these factors, along with any other relevant circumstances, to determine the custody arrangement that will best serve the child’s needs. It’s important to note that the court’s primary focus is on the child’s welfare, not the parents’ desires or convenience.
We understand the complexities of the best interest standard and how it applies to your unique situation. We will work tirelessly to present a compelling case that demonstrates how your proposed custody arrangement aligns with your child’s best interests.
By focusing on this standard in your custody case, we can help you develop a strong strategy that prioritizes your child’s well-being while protecting your parental rights.
Modifying Custody Determinations
Custody may need to be modified for any number of reasons. Perhaps a job offer requires you to relocate, or perhaps an ex is unable to care properly for your child. Whatever the situation, we can help make a case for or against modifying a custody order.
We are here to advocate for your children’s needs and concerns in child custody disputes to help you pursue a satisfactory outcome. Our lawyer, Bryan H. Frost, is a proud parent like you and understands how valuable the bond between a parent and child can be. We work diligently to reduce the pain and hardship divorce can place on kids and search for a solution that can foster a healthy and supportive upbringing.
Contact Our Covington Lawyer With Your Custody Questions
We are available to help you with all child custody and visitation matters. Call us at 678-212-1365 or email us to find a time to meet with our firm.
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