Learn about the child custody resources available to you at the Gwinnett County Family Court.
Welcome to the fastest and easiest way to find out about child custody law in Georgia.
How to approach your child custody question depends on your personal circumstances. Most people find themselves wrestling with issues of parental responsibility at the time of a divorce from the child’s other parent. But child custody concerns arise in many other circumstances as well—for example, if a child’s parents never married or if a grandparent or other family member has concerns about a child’s wellbeing.
Here, you'll find clear and accurate information about how to get custody of a child, including:
To start, here are some important things to keep in mind if you find yourself facing a possible child custody fight:
Georgia courts use the "best interest of the child" standard to make child custody decisions. Specifically, judges refer to Georgia Code Section 19-9-3 which says:
The duty of the judge . . . shall be to exercise discretion to look to and determine solely what is for the best interest of the child and what will best promote the child's welfare and happiness and to make his or her award accordingly. more...