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In Whose Best Interest? When the Best Interest of the Child Conflicts with a Parent’s Best Interest

As a Guardian Ad Litem, I see a wide range of parenting time schedules. Under some schedules, a child may bounce from household to household every two to three days (often referred to as a "suitcase child"); under others, a child may not see the other parent for two weeks. It is very important in creating a parenting time schedule that the parents consider the developmental needs of the child and …

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Is Three Really a Crowd? Expanding the Number of Legal Parents.

Should children have more than two legal parents?  Most states, including Georgia, recognize only two legal parents: a mother and a father. But as non-traditional families become more and more prevalent, legislatures and courts in some states, such as California, have expanded parentage to include three parents and, in some cases, even four. The desire to expand the number of legal parents …

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As an adoptive parent, I have experienced the myriad of emotions adoptive parents often go through as they work to expand their family through adoption. I know first hand how important it is to have someone on your team who is not only accessible and able to provide sound legal advice, but who also cares about you and your children.

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