Oconee County, GA Child Custody lawyer

There are different ways to work out a child custody arrangement. The spouses do not always have to let the judge determine the schedule. Rotating custody, while not common, works perfectly if the parties stay within five to ten miles of one another. In rotating custody, one spouse keeps the child for a predetermined period of time, then the other spouse keeps the child for the same amount of time. Supervised visitation may be 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 there is reason to believe that one spouse (the spouse getting supervised visitation) may leave the state or the country with the minor child against the wishes of the other spouse. The court may grant the custody of the child to a third-party if the third-party has sought custody. The third-party is generally a grandparent or other close relative. When the marriage has numerous children, a court has the authority to separate the children and split the custody between parents according to the best interest of each particular child. Usually, however, the best interests of a child will be to live with that child's siblings, because of emotional support reasons. While determining the home in which to place the child, the court strives to arrive at a decision in "the best interests of the child." A decision in "the best interests of the child" requires considering the desires 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 impact 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 Oconee County, GA child custody lawyer can help you get child custody in a divorce.

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