Fathers’ Rights

Becoming a father means opening up to a broad range of new experiences and taking on quite a bit of personal responsibility. New fathers often worry about how they will protect their children and their relationship with their child, especially if they did not marry the child’s mother. The good news for unmarried fathers is […]

As a father who is going through a divorce, you may be worried about losing time with your children. After all, your main goal for the divorce may be to ensure that you get to continue to have a close relationship with them. As such, you may be worried if someone suggests to you that

Many fathers in Georgia believe myths about family law that keep them from being an active part of their children’s lives. For example, many men wrongfully believe that Georgia state law gives preferential consideration to mothers. However, if you review the custody laws in Georgia, you will quickly discover that the state doesn’t discuss the sex

Modern courts usually take the view that a child should, unless there is an extreme situation, get to spend time with both parents after a divorce. They are on the side of shared custody or joint custody, rather than simply giving custody to one parent. Sole custody may still be used in some cases, but

If you have a child outside of marriage, Georgia does not automatically recognize you as the child’s legal father. You must take steps to claim legal paternity. Learn more about the process of becoming your child’s legal father and the benefits of paternity in Georgia. Voluntary paternity acknowledgment When married parents have a baby, the state

During a divorce or separation hearing, one parent might be granted more custody of the children than the other. This parent is referred to as the “custodial parent,” while the other parent is known as the “noncustodial parent.” In this arrangement, the noncustodial parent may be granted visitation rights under set terms. But it is