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Parental Alienation in Georgia Custody Cases
Georgia's custody statute never uses the term, but a parent who undermines a child's relationship with the other parent can lose custody because of it.
Read MorePhysical Abuse of a Child and Custody in Georgia
Child abuse is a custody factor in Georgia. A parent can ask the judge to have both homes investigated, and whether discipline went too far is for the judge.
Read MoreSubstance Abuse and Child Custody in Georgia
Drug or alcohol abuse is a custody factor in Georgia. Serious abuse can cost a parent all visitation, though a parent whose conduct changes can ask again later.
Read MoreWhat Does a Guardian ad Litem Do in Georgia?
A guardian ad litem investigates a Georgia custody case for the child, can see records and visit homes, recommends an outcome, and is paid by the parents.
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreWhen a Child Refuses to Visit in Georgia
A child's refusal to visit does not by itself put the custodial parent in contempt in Georgia, but leaving the choice to a child under 14 can count against you.
Read MoreCan a Georgia Judge Reject a Custody Agreement?
A Georgia judge must adopt parents' custody agreements unless written findings show one is not in the child's best interests, and orders need a parenting plan.
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