THE LAW ??AS IT RELATES TO Child Custody and Visitation in Georgia

The parent who does not receive primary child custody will receive?visitation?unless they are unfit and there are issues of concern visitation will be granted.?There is a very high threshold when seeking limited or supervised visitation;?the court usually grants standard visitation to one parent which means every other weekend, alternating holidays and a day during non-visitation weeks.?In my experience, it is much more beneficial for parents to decide amongst themselves how they want to divide their roles with the children.?This can take the form of equal time or any variation that is equitable and in the best interest of the children.

Georgia is a Gender Neutral State

Georgia’s child custody and visitation statutes are gender-neutral in Georgia. This means there are no such things as father’s rights litigation.?The court looks solely at the best interest of the children.?Sometimes these interests are obvious because of the lifestyle of a parent and other times they are not; in cases in which these issues are contentious,?a guardian ad litem?is sometimes appointed to investigate further and represent the interests of the children.?These issues are never easy, emotionally, or legally, and if you are facing a dispute over child custody or visitation it is highly recommended that you seek legal counsel as soon as possible.

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