The Hawkins Firm

CHILD CUSTODY

Each year, The Hawkins Firm conducts over 200 domestic assignments around the country and sometimes abroad. Even in states with “No Fault” divorce laws, domestic investigations are useful and necessary to discover truth about suspicions of infidelity. These issues become very important in child custody matters, the enforcement of pre-nuptial agreements, and provide closure for the deceived party.

Through discreet professional surveillance and investigative procedures, The Hawkins Firm can determine the truth behind the suspicions and provide documented evidence of the deception.

To submit an assignment for review, CLICK HERE.

To discuss an assignment or schedule a consultation, CONTACT US.

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Helpful Links to Child Custody Information

These links go to external sites. Please let us know if there are errors on any of the links.

Georgia-specific
   Office of Child Support Services - Fees
   Office of Child Support Services - Forms & Instructions
   Office of Child Support Services - Guidelines & Resources
   Office of Child Support Services - Support Calculator

Federal & All States
   US Dept of Health & Human Services - Child Support Enforcement
   US Dept of Health & Human Services - State Links
   AmberWatch Foundation
   DivorceNet Custody & Visitation Page
   FreeAdvice.com Child Custody Center

Georgia Child Custody Notes

Before you can be granted a divorce, the custody of all children must be resolved.

The child's best interest is the primary concern when deciding on custody.

Visitation is usually granted to the parent not given custody.

Judges also consider which parent will best help the child maintain a healthy relationship with the non-custodial parent.

A child over the age of 14 can choose which parent to live with, unless specific findings are made that the chosen parent is unfit.

Q: What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A: A Guardian Ad Litem is usually an attorney appointed by the Court to represent the child in a legal dispute concerning their custody or welfare. The guardian is empowered to investigate the backgrounds, living conditions, family relationships, and any other related matter in order to make a recommendation to the court as to what would be in the best interests of the child as to placement, visitation, and other matters.

Many people wonder why any court would think that the parties (usually parents of the child) would not have the concerns of the child in mind. However, in many cases, the parties to the case are so wrapped up in their own problems or needs that they fail to see the situation from the perspective of the child. The court appoints the guardian so that he/she does not owe any allegiance to either party.

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