Marietta Custody Lawyer
Canton Visitation Attorney
In the Best Interest of the Child
If you have children, child custody is likely to be a central issue in your divorce. The guiding principle at work in all Georgia courts is the best interests of the children. At Abbott & Abbott in Marietta and Canton, you can count on your attorney to listen to your concerns and fight for the best interests of your children.
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Custody and visitation arrangements may vary from one county to another in Georgia. It is important to understand what factors the court will consider in your case. In most families, the children benefit from time spent with both parents.
- Legal custody determinations include sole legal custody (one parent responsible for all major decisions) and joint legal custody. Generally, the court will award joint legal custody for decisions such as education, religion, medical care and extracurricular activities.
- Where will the children live? One parent usually has primary physical custody so that school, friends and community activities can be more easily managed. Secondary physical custody may consist of weekend, holiday and summer visitation.
- The court's child custody decision will have an effect on child support. Both parents are responsible for the support, nurture and well-being of the children.
Parents sometimes worry more about the terminology used rather than the impact a custody decision can have on the children's lives. Your divorce lawyer will help you make an honest assessment about the best interests of your children. We will give you a realistic appraisal of what will probably happen if a court rules on child custody.
Contact us for an appointment to discuss your child custody concerns. Call Abbott & Abbott in Marietta (678.290.7650) or Canton (678.792.4908), Georgia, for a free 30-minute consultation. We accept all major credit cards.
