Determining Custody
Factors courts consider when determining child custody in Georgia.
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What Is a Custody Evaluation in Georgia?
A Georgia judge can order a psychological custody evaluation of the family or of one parent. Who can ask for one, who pays, and what the evaluation counts for.
Read MoreWill I Lose Custody If I Move Out of State?
Not automatically. A Georgia judge weighs a parent's move against the child's best interests, with no presumption either way, and a move needs 30 days' notice.
Read MoreWork Schedules and Child Custody in Georgia
A Georgia judge may weigh each parent's work schedule and child care plans in a custody case, but a demanding job is one factor, not the whole case.
Read MoreExpert Witnesses in Georgia Custody Cases
Psychologists, evaluators and therapists can inform a Georgia custody decision, but the judge has to make it and cannot hand that call to an expert.
Read MoreFactors Courts Consider in Georgia Custody Cases
An overview of the key factors Georgia courts evaluate when making child custody determinations, and what parents should know.
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