Athens-Clarke County, Georgia child custody rights

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia child custody rights

Child custody rights are given by a court to one or two of the parents, grandparents, step-parents, or legal guardians. In custody lawsuits, the courts typically favor the biological parents.

In Athens-Clarke County, Georgia custody rights are determined depending on the best interests of the children. Such rights provide who will have physical and legal custody of the child. The payments for child support are determined in custody rights cases.

In Athens-Clarke County, Georgia the rights to the custody of a child can be granted to only one parent or legal guardian or be shared by both parents. In many cases, primary custody rights are granted to the mother of the child. Fathers are less likely to get custody of their children due to the notion that mothers are better caretakers of children.

In few cases the judge grants joint custody, in which both parents enjoy an equal amount of custody rights over their children. In this child custody arrangement, parents are allowed by the courts to divide for themselves the custody rights as long as neglect or abuse is not involved.

Legal custody rights in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia permits a parent to make major decisions associated with the children's life such as religion, education, and healthcare. Physical custody rights permit a parent live with the child permanently.

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