When a child is born outside of marriage, the mother has custody and all parental rights until the father legitimates the child. Typically, a mother will pursue a paternity action to collect child support from the father in addition to other expenses. However, in order to gain parental rights and custody or visitation rights in Georgia a father must bring an action to claim paternity of the child as well.
Child custody modifications should be done through the courts
Determining the custody of a child can be one of the most difficult issues in a divorce proceeding. The parents can come to an agreement amongst themselves, but many times a court will be asked to make the decisions for them. Nevertheless, a child custody or visitation agreement reached may not be satisfactory to all parties. Even so, it is important that each parent abide by the order of the court and do not take matters into their own hands.
Adoptive parents have same rights as biological parents
Divorce proceedings can be difficult for both parties concerned, but even more so when children are involved. Determining custody can be a complex matter, but as with any decision involving children, it must be done with their best interests in mind. Child custody can be determined by an agreement between the parents, but if that fails it can be resolved by the court.
Debt Must be Distributed Among Parties in Divorce Proceedings
There are many considerations that must be taken into account by both parties when going through a divorce. One of the most important of these is property division. Although many people assume this only deals with the distribution of assets, it involves the distribution of debts as well. Increasingly in Georgia, divorcing couples these days find that they have more debts than assets to divide.
Debt Must be Distributed Among Parties in Divorce Proceedings
There are many considerations that must be taken into account by both parties when going through a divorce. One of the most important of these is property division. Although many people assume this only deals with the distribution of assets, it involves the distribution of debts as well. Increasingly in Georgia, divorcing couples these days find that they have more debts than assets to divide.
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