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April 17, 2025
If you are an unmarried parent navigating child custody, there are several things you need to know. Learn more with The Fairell Firm in Atlanta, GA, now!
During a divorce and child custody case, it’s important to understand when a child can choose to live with a parent. Learn more from The Fairell Firm in Atlanta.
In custody disputes, it is crucial to prioritize the well-being of your children. Learn effective strategies from The Fairell Firm in Atlanta, Georgia.
Seek the help of a dedicated family law lawyer at The Fairell Firm in Atlanta, GA. Learn more here.
When it comes to child custody following a divorce, one of the biggest challenges can be how to co-parent with your ex-spouse. At The Fairell Firm in Atlanta, our custody attorneys can help with your legal needs regarding the welfare and safety of your children. In this post, we will look at a few ways you can co-parent amicably and successfully with your ex-spouse, regardless of the custody situation.
Divorcing your spouse can be complicated, especially if children are involved. The thought of losing your child can create a storm of intense emotions in both parents, leaving the child caught in an intense back-and-forth.
If you’re in the process of divorcing your spouse or are considering filing for divorce, it’s important to be educated about your options. In this post, we’ll take a look at two different types of child custody and explain more about child custody laws in Georgia.
Continue reading Types of Child Custody Explained at The Fairell Firm.
For most people, their last name forms a part of their identity. It simultaneously represents their past and the future. You likely became used to it as a child and then carried it through school and jobs with you over the years. Perhaps you changed it or modified it with marriage or perhaps you kept your last name. Perhaps you were lucky enough to pass it on to your own child.
This is a reality for many people, and it’s understandable to want to see your family name continued.
Continue reading How to Change a Child’s Last Name in Georgia at The Fairell Firm.
When it comes to the divorce process, child custody, and child support, it’s easy to become confused and overwhelmed with all of the new concepts. The court decision regarding all of these aspects will affect you and your family for years to come, so you, understandably, want a family law attorney on your side who you can trust.
That’s where The Fairell Firm comes into the picture. Our family law firm is located in Tucker and serves clients throughout the Atlanta area.
Continue reading Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody In Atlanta at The Fairell Firm.
As a grandparent, it’s understandable that you want to be a part of your grandchild’s life. Sometimes, this could call for becoming the legal guardian of your grandchild. Child custody laws in Georgia differ from many other places, but custody options for third parties — including grandparents — is an important area of focus of family law.
If you live in the Atlanta area and need help with family law, then you can count on The Fairell Firm.
Continue reading Custody Law For Grandparents: Options & Processes Explained at The Fairell Firm.
You’ve played an active role in your child’s life, so when the mother simply takes the child and leaves, dealing with this can be stressful. After all, you pay child support and you signed the birth certificate. You should have every right to your child, right?
Georgia child custody laws give preference to the mother and, if you never married the mother, then you have no right to your child. If you are an unmarried father and would like custody or visitation rights, then The Fairell Firm can help.
Continue reading Unmarried Fathers In Georgia: Here’s How Custody Works at The Fairell Firm.
