Child abuse and neglect can lead to the termination of parental rights, change of custody and/or criminal charges. If you have knowledge of the abuse or neglect of a minor child, you should report this behavior immediately. You can contact DFCS directly at: Child… Read More ›
Month: January 2011
Child Custody: Parent vs. Non-parent/Third Party
Georgia law designates non-parents/third parties into two (2) groups: Specified party and Non-specified party. A specified party includes: a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, great-aunt, great-uncle, sibling or adoptive parent. A non-specified party includes all others. The importance of these designations in Georgia Child Custody… Read More ›
Post-Judgment Relief From Unfavorable Ruling
When a default judgment has been obtained or there has been a court ruling that has been unfavorable to a litigant, time is of the essence. A litigant should begin right away to seek to attack the judgment or appeal to a… Read More ›