Families going through separation or divorce often face some of the most emotional and challenging moments of their lives.

Most parents enter custody battles believing judges care most about financial stability, work schedules, or who’s been the “better” parent. The reality is far more nuanced. Judges see through ...

Under U.S. family law, courts can grant full custody if joint custody conflicts with a child’s best interests. Here’s how ...

ATLANTA — Custody fights are rarely simple. When parents can't agree, judges will often appoint a guardian ad litem — someone meant to act as a neutral advocate for the child caught in the middle.

Although Domestic Relations Law 70 and 240 and Family Court Act 651 authorize the court to determine custody of and the right to or visitation with minors, the terms “custody” and “visitation” are not ...