Conley Child Custody Attorneys
An impending divorce may not only affect you and your spouse but your children too. You and your spouse are the legal guardians of your children and are supposed to provide for their future. In fact, it is your legal responsibility to take care of your kids. Child support is quite a complicated issue that involves mediation and a long negotiation process.
The family law experts at Vayman & Teitelbaum PC are your trusted partners in supporting you and your spouse through the divorce process. We have the necessary expertise in settlements and mediation to make sure that both of you have the right resources and knowledge to use in the child custody process. Child support and child custody issues are an integral part of your divorce process where you require legal expertise to settle the case.
The Conley Child Custody Attorneys at Vayman & Teitelbaum PC are always committed to protecting your rights during divorce and child custody matters. We will make sure that your child or children have the best possible support and care from both parents.
Call Vayman & Teitelbaum PC at 678-203-2937 for a Case Evaluation.
Types of Custody
Even after you have decided to separate, the welfare of your child or children is a major responsibility of both parties. Both of you need to corporate to provide a happy and peaceful environment for your kids after the divorce. You need to prioritize the best interest of your kids during the divorce process to make their transition to a new life much easier – although it can be quite challenging at the beginning. Child custody is divided into two main categories such as physical and legal custody.
In general, child custody can be divided into two major categories: physical custody and legal custody.
Physical Custody
The parenting time allocated between the two parents is determined during the physical custody process. Georgia law doesn’t mandate a specific amount of time to any particular parent. The majority of cases will fall somewhere in the middle between 0% to 100% physical custody time while it can be either 0% or 100% in some extreme cases. Here are four types of physical custody arrangements in GA:
- Primary Custody – One parent gets the majority of the time to be with his/her kids after the divorce (between 51% to 99%).
- Joint Custody – Parenting will be split between both parents with equal parenting times.
- Sole Custody – One parent will get all the parenting time.
- Split Custody – One child will spend the majority of time with one particular parent while the other child or children will spend the majority of time with the other parent.
The type of custody suitable for your child is your sole responsibility. Both of you are responsible for choosing the time to be with your child or children depending on how you reach an agreement. The court will outline the stipulations describing the conditions for each parent.
Legal Custody
In most Conley child custody cases, both parents will be awarded joint legal custody where both parents should discuss and come to an amicable settlement regarding the welfare and upbringing of their kids. The final decision is made based on four important considerations:
- Education – Decisions involving types of schooling, types of classes, and courses of study.
- Medical – Non-emergency medical and healthcare needs of the child.
- Activities – Extracurricular activities include the type of activities the child should get involved in, any limitations of involvement, scheduling, and how much time the kid should spend on these activities.
- Religion – The decisions regarding religious upbringing and training.
Per Georgia law, a primary decision-maker should be appointed for all these four categories, which can be split between the two parents. For example, one parent can have the final decision on religious matters while the other parent can have the final decision on extracurricular activities.
Vayman & Teitelbaum PC knows that you and your spouse have the best interest of your child at heart. We will provide the necessary legal support during the negotiation and settlement process as well as support unmarried dads to obtain their father’s rights. We have the right resources at hand to let you understand the correct steps you need to undergo during the divorce process.
What If Parents Cannot Decide?
If you and your partner cannot decide on a fair agreement regarding child custody and support, you can go to courts to settle the issue. In fact, certain factors like education, moving, and financial capacity are usually contentious during a divorce case. When both parents can’t make a final decision, the case falls on the court. The court will prioritize the well-being and happiness of your child or children subject to the following conditions:
- Capacity – The ability of both parents to guide and love the child or children. Education is also included here.
- Emotional Ties – The existing relationship of both parents to the child.
- Safety – The court to consider any history of alcohol/substance abuse, neglect, or child abuse to decide the safety of the child.
- Familiarity – Knowledge and familiarity of the child and his/her needs.
- Involvement – The child’s education and extracurricular activities.
The experienced Conley Child Custody lawyers at Vayman & Teitelbaum PC are always on your side when you have to deal with a complex divorce and child custody case. You are in the right hands with our years of experience in the field.
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Vayman & Teitelbaum PC is ready to help you through your divorce and child custody agreements no matter where you are in the process We are experienced in all manner of family law and have the resources to provide you with excellent legal advice and representation to make your divorce go as smoothly as possible.
Call Vayman & Teitelbaum PC now at 678-203-2937 for your Case Evaluation.