Marietta Custody Attorney

Marietta Child Custody Modifications Lawyer

As children grow older and as family circumstances change, you may have a reason to ask the court to modify the child custody order in the divorce decree. No change should be made without the approval of the court.

Child Custody Modifications ∙ Family Relocation
Canton 678.792.4908 ∙ Marietta 678.290.7650 ∙ Contact Us

Talk to an attorney experienced with child custody laws in Georgia. Contact Abbott & Abbott in Marietta or Canton.

• Is the custodial parent planning to relocate to another state with the children? The judge will want to assess whether the relocation is in the best interest of the child. If the parent is going to a better situation (a good-paying job, for example), will that benefit the child? How will visitation be managed?
• Does the noncustodial parent want custody rather than let the child relocate? If the child has close ties to the area and if the noncustodial parent has demonstrated an active role in the child's life, a change of custody may be preferable to relocation. Talk to your attorney about the options available.
• When a child turns 14, the child may elect to change primary custody with the judge's permission. The standard is the best interests of the child, not simply the fitness of a parent.
• If circumstances have changed substantially since the divorce, the court may need to reconsider the custody order. Has a parent become physically or mentally ill? Is there proof of substance abuse? Is the custodial parent unfit? What is best for the child?

Contact us for an appointment. Call our office in Marietta (678.290.7650) or Canton (678.792.4908), Georgia, for a free 30-minute consultation. We accept all major credit cards.