Courtroom Etiquette To Win Your Case
There is an old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. Nowhere is this more true than in a courtroom. If you are in the midst of a divorce or custody battle, how you act and how you look play a major role. Failure to act properly or look like […]
Helping Your Children Cope With Your Divorce
Let’s start by stating the obvious: divorce can be really tough on the children. As responsible parents, we don’t want to see our children sad or upset. Divorce has a way of putting even the most well-intentioned parents in tough situations. Research says that there are things you can do to minimize the strain of […]
5 Things You Shouldn’t Do During A Child Custody Case
If you’re in the middle of a child custody case, proving that you deserve to be the primary custodial parent is not just about the things you do for your child. It’s also about the things you don’t do while the case is pending. An experienced attorney, such as the ones at Family Matters Law […]
Documentation Tips During Custody Cases
Nothing can be more frustrating during a custody procedure than having to remember a key conversation or an incident involving your child. To make matters worse, your imprecise recollections or faulty memories can result in you feeling like you’re on trial, as other divorce lawyers or the judge begin picking apart your statements. All of […]
What Are My Custody Rights in Georgia as an Unwed Father?
You’re an unmarried father and you want to play a significant part in your baby’s life. Research shows that having contact with the father can increase a child’s language and social skills. Being there for your child is important, and it says a lot that you are working to make that happen. Unfortunately, in Georgia, […]
A Lawyer Who Believes in Your Case vs. One Who Will Simply Take It
Individuals seeking legal representation and assistance from a family law attorney should try to work only with lawyers they feel believe in their cause. Finding a lawyer who has interest in pursuing your case and who sees a possible winning strategy for your desired outcome can potentially increase your chances of success. They can also […]
8 Tips To Help Fathers Improve Their Chances at Winning Child Custody
Wondering how to win child custody for fathers? There are a few tips we recommend, highlighted below. Being awarded child custody as a father depends on a huge range of factors, many of which are directly in the father’s control. Courts award joint or primary custody to fathers they feel can adequately provide for, nurture […]
6 Things Your Lawyer Needs to Know When Dealing With Child Custody Cases
If you are preparing for a child custody case, it is absolutely vital that your lawyer have all the information so that they can fight effectively for you. Here are six items that Family Matters Law Group needs to have before we go to court in your child custody case. Information About Your Child […]
Legitimation (if you don’t use it, you lose it)
Many unmarried men believe that by signing their child’s birth certificate they are automatically entitled to certain rights over their children. In Georgia, this couldn’t be furthest from the truth. The reality is, if you aren’t married to your child’s mother you don’t have an automatic right to see your child. You also don’t have the right to call […]
