Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Child Motification for 14yr old?

My 14yr old son wants to change my visitation as of now the 1st and 3rd weekends in the month plus every other holiday.42 days a yr total; to equal phyiscal and legal custody (I have no legal custody ). Do I need An attorney? How long can this take? Can/do I need to get a temporary order? Who pays for the court cost/ an attorney if she contest this? She more than likely will contest this;she works for a law firm.

last, Briefly if possible, Can you tell me the norm procedures for this situation. thanks so much....

Iam happily remarried with 2 stepchildren definitely not a unfit parent.


Asked on 6/06/00, 10:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn Loewenthal Glenn Loewenthal, P.C.

Re: Child Motification for 14yr old?

In Georgia, once a child reaches the age of 14, they can choose which parent they want to live with. The court will grant a change of custody absent a showing of unfitness. You will need an attorney to get you through this properly. A motion for change of custody will need to be filed with an affidavit from the child attached, and a court date will need to be set up. You can probably get the whole thing over with in 3 to 6 months. The initial court and attorney costs are yours, but if it is unreasonably contested you may be able to recover them. Call me if you would like help.

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Answered on 7/25/00, 1:11 pm


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