January 2022 was another busy month for the Georgia appellate courts.  The Georgia Court of Appeals release two custody-related opinions and six other opinions relevant to family law. In addition, the Georgia Supreme Court issued an order regarding a previously released opinion. The Statewide Judicial Emergency ended last year, but court rules and regulations continue..Read more

The Georgia appellate courts were busy in December 2021, but they released only two opinions relevant to family law. Please visit my Covid-19 Pandemic: Family Law Updates and Resources page for the latest in orders, notices and other resources relevant to our family law practices. Termination of Parental Rights   In the Interest of A.B., et..Read more

In November 2021 the Georgia Court of Appeals  released three custody-related opinions, and two other opinions relevant to family law. The Statewide Judicial Emergency ended on June 30, 2021. See updates on local orders and other orders, notices and resources relevant to our family law practices on my Covid-19 Pandemic: Family Law Updates and Resources..Read more

October 2021 was another busy month for the Georgia Court of Appeals.  The Court released three  custody-related opinions, and five other opinions relevant to family law. The Statewide Judicial Emergency ended on June 30, 2021. See updates on local orders and other orders, notices and resources relevant to our family law practices on my Covid-19..Read more

On July 1, 2019, O.C.G.A. §19-7-3.1, the Equitable Caregiver Statute, became law in Georgia. The enactment of this statute opened up a new avenue for third parties to obtain custody and visitation rights, without disestablishing the rights of the child’s parents. Now, some of the cases filed pursuant to the statute are coming down the..Read more