Joint physical custody, or 50/50 custody as it is sometimes referred, is defined as a custodial arrangement where both parents equally share in the day-to-day care of their children in common. Although with joint physical custody co-parents have the same parenting...
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Protecting the Future: What exactly are the “Best Interests of the Child”?
When children are involved in a custody battle between adults, whether it is an initial dispute or a modification action down the line, you’ll often hear the phrase “best interests of the child.” Legally, the custody arrangement standard is based upon this principle....
Since U Been Gone, I’ve Paying over $45,000 in Child Support
Kelly Clarkson has just settled her divorce from her husband of more than seven years. What is more surprising: the American Idol star paying $45,601.00 per month in child support or that she has primary physical custody of their two children and is still paying...
What is Better than a Wife? (Part I)
She leaned against the marble counter top, hand absently rubbing her swollen belly, while she looked out over the beautifully decorated mansion she needed to say goodbye to. Seven months pregnant, with no money to go and no right to stay: He had given her ‘till...
The COVID Compromise
New year, new month, new day, new client, it doesn’t matter. Generally, attorneys and judges will always advise clients to stick to their custody and visitation agreements to avoid the constant courtroom battles. However because COVID-19 insists on going on a full...
This Year, Give Grace
“Grace? She passed 30 years ago.” - Aunt Bethany, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation If you’re like me, the Christmas season isn’t complete without National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. To those of you unfamiliar with the classic: Poor feeble Aunt Bethany is asked...
Revisiting Visitation
What happens when your parenting plan does not contemplate you living in the same state as your children? Consider the following: Parent A and Parent B get divorced in Georgia in 2018. Since Parent A had plans to relocate to New Jersey for employment before the entry...
How important is your Parenting Plan?
Will your Parenting Plan last forever . . . or at least until your child turns 18? I sure hope so! You may be wondering what a Parenting Plan is, whether it will apply to you, or if you really need it. Well yes, if you have a child with someone to whom you are not...
Parenting Time
Tonight's post on parenting time was written by Savannah family law attorney, David Purvis.One of the hardest parts of any family law case involving a minor child involves custody and visitation. Most parents rightfully find it difficult to come to terms with the fact...