Amanda Speights
Every parent wants what is best for their children. Sometimes, however, parents disagree on what that is. At Speights Law, our lawyers strive to help parents in Canton and the surrounding areas of Georgia work out child custody arrangements that support the best interests of the children involved.
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Although more hyphenated last names have been used in recent years, the overwhelming majority of children born in the United States tend to take their father’s last name.
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Every marriage has its challenges. Some of these are very unique. Others are not. While some couples do manage to work their way through things and stay together, many marriages simply end.
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If you have a custody case, whether it is a divorce, legitimation, or modification of custody, a parenting plan is required. Below are some common questions clients often ask regarding parenting plans.
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No one gets married with the idea that they will eventually divorce, but you could find yourself staring this situation in the face at some point.
With so many challenges associated with the divorce process, you need to have a clear idea of your legal rights from the start.
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If you are required to pay child support, you know how important it is to stay current with your payments.
At some point, you may find that you are unable to make your child support payments in full and on time. If this happens, you may be tempted to pay less and hope for the best. This isn’t the approach you should take.
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The decision has been made. A divorce it is. Now how do you accomplish that as quickly as possible? Many family law cases take months or even years to finalize. It does not have to be that way. If you want to file for divorce, and you want it to be over as soon as possible so you can move on with your life, you have options.
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So things didn’t go as you hoped they would at trial. What now? In a criminal case, if you try your case and lose, you have an automatic right to appeal your conviction. Although you have a right to an appeal, you must take action to invoke that right and you must do so quickly.
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When a Judge decides who should receive custody of a child, ultimately, the judge must decide, “What is in the child’s best interests?” Georgia law sets forth several factors the Judge may consider in making that decision. The factors are not all inclusive-the judge may consider issues or items not specified.
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