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Establishing Legitimation Under Georgia Law

Many unmarried couples have children, and in many cases, both parents are actively involved in the children’s upbringing. However, unmarried fathers may not have legal parental rights even when they acknowledge the child is theirs. Georgia still distinguishes between legitimate and illegitimate children. The father of an illegitimate child who wants full parental rights must […]

What Is Parental Alienation?

When parents live apart, sometimes one person holds a grudge or becomes bitter about the relationship. Unfortunately, when parents do not have the skills to manage their feelings appropriately, they might try to damage their children’s relationship with the other parent. This behavior is called parental alienation, and it can be extremely damaging to a […]

Co-Parenting Classes

Like many states, Georgia requires divorcing couples with children to attend and complete a co-parenting seminar. This class is designed to assist parents with preparing their children for the divorce process, and it can have beneficial results for all involved. It is understandable for parents—especially those who have dedicated much of their time to their […]

Paternity vs. Legitimation

Determining the identity of a minor child’s father is important for all parties involved. This information benefits the child by providing them with important details about their heritage and family medical history, but it also establishes the legal rights and responsibilities of the father. When it comes to the relationship between a father and their […]

Take the ‘Spooky’ out of Halloween

My Best Tip for Co-Parenting through the Holiday –Sara Khaki Did you know that in Sweden, people don’t celebrate Halloween? When I was growing up there in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, everything I knew about the holiday came from American television and movies. It wasn’t until I moved to the U.S. in 1996 […]

How to Co-Parent during Back-to-School Season

The start of the new school year is just around the corner, and now is the time to begin planning. If you and your co-parent are both involved in your child’s upbringing, this can be a difficult process. Coordination and collaboration between you and your co-parent are necessary while preparing your child for a new […]

A Difficult Custody Battle

Who Gets to Decide if the Kids Go Back to School? One of the big issues parents have to address this year is a question I certainly never thought I’d have to ask: Will I send my kids back to school this fall? Whether or not schools will reopen for in-person lessons is a question […]

How to Talk about Racism with Your Kids

Adalia Ellis Gives Talking Points on a Difficult Conversation https://www.facebook.com/atlantadivorcelawgroup/videos/245348276891819/ How Do I talk about racism with my kids? This is a question many parents have been struggling to answer now. All the hate crime and police brutality against the Black community weigh heavy on our hearts. These are not new things, but this painful […]

Can Summer Vacation Still be Fun?

How to Make a New Adventure When you are raising children, summer vacation is often the highlight of the year. This is a time for summer camps, family trips, and all the fun opportunities that come with the kids being out of school for a few weeks. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear […]

Homeschooling during COVID-19 School Closures

What Can I Do if I Don’t Agree with the Way My Ex is Teaching Our Children? Many schools across the country have been forced to close due to COVID-19, ensuring that students and staff stay safe and healthy. This decision has led many families to homeschool their children to ensure that they will be […]

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