Case Law Reviews: Parental Rights
Baker v. Lankford, A10A1211
Categories: Legitimation, Parental Rights
Wife gave birth to a son while married to Husband. Husband was listed on the birth certificate and believed he was the child’s biological father. Wife later told Husband that he was not the child’s biological father. Wife then moved out of the marital home. Husband paid child support and filed for divorce. While the Read More
In Re N.A.U.E., S10A1109
Categories: Parental Rights
If a full and fair trial on the merits is provided, the Due Process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment does not required a State to provide appellate review, even in termination of parental rights cases.
Georgia Law and Frozen Embryos: Who Has Rights?
Categories: Divorce, Parental Rights
With the advancement of technology and the rapid development of fertility testing and treatment, assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have become more common, with in vitro fertilization (IVF) emerging as the most utilized method. IVF involves taking eggs from a female donor, fertilizing them in the laboratory with a male’s sperm and transferring the resulting embryos Read More
Best Practices for a Smooth School Year after Divorce
Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, Parental Rights
The back-to-school season is usually marked by shopping for new clothes, the anticipation of new classes, and friends; however, for newly divorced couples and their children, the school year can be tricky terrain to navigate. Whether the marital breakup was acrimonious or not, divorced parents need to create, and maintain, a strong co-parenting relationship to Read More
Steps to Take Before You File for a Divorce
Categories: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, General, Marital Property, Parental Rights
Most couples see a divorce coming months or even years before they call a lawyer. The period leading up to the divorce filing is when you should take practical steps that will give you a sure footing and protect you in your new life. Money, children, and “the talk” are the issues that are likely Read More
COVID Vaccine Approval for Young Children Could Come Soon: What if Co-Parents Disagree?
Categories: Parental Rights
Some years ago, I worked on a case involving a parent who was in a dispute with a co-parent over whether their child would receive the typical panel of vaccinations recommended by pediatricians. The case was unusual, but as health authorities consider if the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children, more matters like that one Read More