Working for Solutions to Your Child Custody Issues
For mothers and fathers who are getting divorced, making sure they preserve their relationship with their children is of the utmost importance. Since 2008, there have been significant changes made to Georgia's child custody laws. Due to the recent changes, it is more important than ever to consult with an experienced child custody lawyer about your rights and responsibilities.
Since 1986, attorney William C. Gentry has been providing men and women in Marietta and throughout the northwestern Atlanta metro area with sound guidance and aggressive legal advocacy. He will work closely with you to understand the unique needs of you and your children and fully explain your options for protecting your parental rights.
For assistance with your important family law issues, contact attorney Bill Gentry today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Client-Focused Child Custody Representation
Bill Gentry is focused on getting results for parents and children in Georgia. Going through a divorce is difficult enough on its own. You shouldn't have to lose contact with your children, too. He will work directly with you, helping you find a solution that works best for you and your children.
Understanding Legal and Physical Custody
There are generally two components of child custody: legal and physical. Legal custody involves the rights to make parenting decisions, including decisions about health care, education and religious instruction. Typically, unless a parent is deemed to be unfit, joint legal custody is often granted.
Physical custody generally dictates with whom a child will live. Georgia has shifted from focusing on the concepts of custody and visitation to the idea of "parenting time". This calls for the children to be raised by both parents, with parenting time arrangements often drawing close to a 50/50 split.
Recent Changes to Custody Laws
In the past children over the age of 14 were automatically able to choose their custodial parent, but that policy has been changed with courts being granted more latitude in making that decision. Also, children between the ages of 11 and 13 now have the legal right to make their custodial preferences known to the judge.
To learn more about your child custody options, call 770-884-4171 or toll free 888-365-5983 for a free initial consultation with attorney Bill Gentry.
