Athens GA Child Adaption Lawyer

ATHENS GA CHILD ADAPTION LAWYER

The Truth about Child Custody

Many people are unaware that unless there is a court order, each parent has the right to custody of his or her children. We will be happy to help you negotiate custody arrangements that are in your best interest and the best interests of your children.

Georgia law recognizes a child’s right to support and the responsibilities of parents to provide such support. The amount of child support is determined on a case-by-case basis. To determine child support, the court considers multiple factors such as:

• The income of each parent
• Cost of child care
• Cost of health insurance
• Number of dependent children
• Amount of time each parent spends with the child

Adoption

If you are considering adoption, it is important to have an attorney looking out for your best interests. With numerous documents, forms, and legal codes, adoption can be a daunting undertaking without proper guidance. At Bushway & Waystack, we are pleased to provide adoption counsel for a wide variety of situations.

Top Questions to Ask a Lawyer

• What is the usual process to resolve my case? How long will it take to resolve this?
• What are likely outcomes of a case like mine? What should I expect?

An experienced lawyer should be able to communicate a basic “road map” on how to proceed. The lawyer should be able to walk you through the anticipated process, key considerations, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Once you’ve laid out the facts of your situation to the Athens GA child Adaption, he/she should be able to frame expectations and likely scenarios to help you understand your legal issue.

Does firm size matter?

For most consumer legal issues, the size of the practice is much less important than the experience, competence, and reputation of the attorney(s) handling your case. Among the most important factors when choosing an Athens GA Adoption Lawyer are your comfort level with the attorney or practice and the attorney’s track record in bringing about quick, successful resolutions to cases similar to yours.

Common legal terms explained

Plaintiff – a person or party who brings a lawsuit against another person(s) or party/parties in a court of law. Private persons or parties can only file suit in civil court.

Judgment – A decision of the court. Also known as a decree or order. Judgments handed down by the court are usually binding on the parties before the court.