On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jun 26, 2019 | Child Custody
If your legal custody and parenting agreement no longer fits your family’s needs, either parent can seek a modification in Georgia. After the court approves your initial parenting plan, you can request a change in visitation or parenting time once every two...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Oct 5, 2017 | Child Custody, Firm News
Couples in the South are more likely to divorce than married couples elsewhere in the country. A report by CNN stated that part of this could be due to the fact couples in the South, which includes states like Georgia, Kentucky and Alabama, are more likely to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Apr 13, 2017 | Child Custody, Firm News
If you have recently gone through a divorce, you may still be feeling the emotional effects and trying to sort out your new life while helping your children adjust to the changes. Divorce has the capacity to affect many aspects of your life, including your ability to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Aug 25, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
In Georgia, judges see joint custody as the better custody arrangement because it allows parents to continue to take an equal part in their children’s lives despite the fact that they are no longer living together. But just because parents are supposed to share...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Aug 2, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
Once a judge makes a custody and visitation order final, both parents must uphold their end of the agreement, which means consistently fulfilling pick-up-and-drop-off obligations, meeting the terms of the time-sharing schedule and maintaining open communication with...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jan 5, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
Many divorcing Georgia couples hope for a clean break and a fresh start, but those with children will often have to spend considerable time with each other. Divorced parents may feel that coming to an agreement regarding custody arrangements and visitation schedules...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jan 4, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News
Georgia parents who have obtained a divorce or who have been considering ending their marriage might already be aware of the difficulties associated with the holiday season. Since both parents usually want to be with their child or children during the Christmas...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Dec 28, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
Some California television watchers may be familiar with Amber Portwood, who made her debut as a teenager on the popular show ‘Teen Mom.” Portwood had a daughter with Gary Shirley and became involved in substance abuse that put her custody of the girl in...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Oct 12, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
Family court judges in Georgia consider many details when settling disputes between parents about child support, custody and visitation. When the father is a rapist or alleged rapist, however, the issues become even more challenging, and laws often lack guidance about...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Abbott & Abbott, P.C. | Jul 29, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News
The recent breakup of Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick may have piqued the interest of some Georgia residents. Because the reality television stars have three children, there is a lot of speculation about what custody arrangement will be worked out between them....
