Safety Plans are provided by the Department of Family and Child Services when they believe a child is at risk and they are in danger. The Safety Plan will outline what precautions need to be put in place to ensure… Read More ›
Child Custody
Applications You Should Consider for Parenting Time Organization and Co-Parenting Communication
There are a number of applications available that can be useful for those co-parenting with their ex. Although Lunn Law LLC is not recommending any application in particular, we have highlighted a few application here for your convenience and consideration:… Read More ›
Attorney Tiffany Lunn-White of Lunn Law LLC discusses the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (hereafter referred to as “UCCJEA”) is a powerful Act in child custody determinations that has been adopted by many states to uphold two (2) main principles: 1) efficiently establish jurisdiction over a… Read More ›
Weapons of Choice: Unfounded Allegations of Abuse To Gain Advantage
A problem is brewing just below the surface in family law. This problem is immoral and stains the real stories of true victims. It is zapping judicial resources to try to get at the heart of the truth. These resources… Read More ›
Georgia Adoption By Lesbian Couple Was Not Given Full Faith And Credit In Alabama
A case involving same-sex adoption in Georgia is denied recognition in Alabama. The Alabama Supreme Court found the Decree of Adoption void because the parental rights of the biological mother were not termination prior to the adoption. The Court further… Read More ›
Georgia Child Custody and Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus, as it relates to child custody, is when one person (usually a parent) claims custody rights of a child and is seeking to claim physical custody of such child that is being allegedly detained illegally by another person (usually the other parent or a… Read More ›
Actions NOT To Take During Your Divorce
As most know, divorcing can be a very stressful and cumbersome experience. However, there are actions and steps that can and should be taken to make the process easier (See our blog post: Divorce Tips) and there are actions that should be avoided so… Read More ›
Georgia Guardian Ad Litems: Their Role In Contested Child Custody and Divorce Cases
In Georgia, a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is an attorney appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of the child/children in a contested child custody or divorce case. A Guardian Ad Litem is not necessary in every such case. … Read More ›
Child Abuse and Neglect in Georgia
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 ›
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 ›
Attorney Tiffany Lunn of Lunn Law LLC: Georgia Family Law Blog 