Harris County, GA Child Custody lawyer

There are different options to work out a child custody arrangement. The parties do not always have to let the judge fix the schedule. Rotating custody, while not common, works well if the spouses reside within five to ten miles of each other. In rotating custody, one spouse keeps the child for a fixed period of time, then the other parent keeps the child for the same amount of time. Supervised visitation is sometimes ordered by the court if the court feels that the secondary parent might be a danger to the child. The court can also direct supervised visitation if it has reason to believe that one spouse (the parent getting supervised visitation) may move out of the state or the country with the minor child without the consent of the other spouse. The court can grant the custody of the child to a third-party if the third-party has sought custody. The third-party is often the grandparent or other close relative. When the marriage has numerous children, a court has the power to separate the children and split the custody between parents in accord with the best interest of each particular child. Generally, however, the best interests of a child will be to stay with that child's siblings, due to emotional support reasons. When determining the home in which to place the child, the court works hard to reach a decision in "the best interests of the child." A decision in "the best interests of the child" requires considering the wishes of the child's parents, the wishes of the child, and the child's relationship with each of the parents, siblings, other persons who may significantly affect the child's best interests, the child's comfort in his home, school, and community, and the mental and physical health of the involved individuals. An experienced Harris County, GA child custody lawyer can help you get child custody in a divorce.

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