Child Preference in Parenting Plans

As extracurriculars restart, many families are realizing that their parenting plans aren't working.

When kids turn 14, they get a legal say in who gets to parent them and how. 

Meet Zyaire*. She lives with her grandmother and goes to South Carolina on Saturdays to visit with her dad. Unfortunately, that interferes with her gymnastics meets here in Atlanta. 

The custody agreement didn't allow anyone to make changes without a court order (a big no-no). Because Zyaire is 14, the court listened to her and added more visits but changed the times. Now, Zyaire doesn't have to choose between her dad and winning.

I’m perfect for your neighbor who is rushing the kids into the car at 5am every Saturday only to come back with an empty car.

*Names changed for confidentiality