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Shawn P. Hammond And Associates

Call for a free initial consultation: 706-993-2785

  • Home
  • About
    • Shawn P. Hammond
  • Practice Areas
    • Family Law
    • Adoptions
    • Military Law
    • Criminal Defense
    • Personal Injury
    • Probate Court
    • Workers’ Compensation
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    • Adoptions
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Grandparents Should Get To See Their Grandchildren

Most people will agree that it is important for grandparents to spend time with their grandchildren. In some cases, though, Georgia courts award custody rights to grandparents, particularly when both parents of a child are deceased or when neither parent is able to provide an appropriate level of care because of substance abuse, mental health issues or other reasons.

When Georgia courts consider granting child custody to grandparents, they consider the “best interests of the child.” The best interests test consists of several factors, including the physical and emotional health of the child and the ability of available caregivers to ensure the child’s safety and welfare. Courts also can consider the wishes of the children and their relationships with their grandparents.

Protecting Grandparents’ Rights With Strong Legal Representation

If you are a grandparent seeking custody of your grandchild or grandchildren, attorney Shawn Hammond, can help. In situations where children’s needs will be best met by their grandparents, he can represent you in important legal matters that include:

  • Court petitions for temporary custody
  • Legal custodianship or legal guardianship
  • Termination of parental rights
  • Private deprivation actions to have children removed from a parent’s home and placed in a grandparent’s custody
  • Grandparent adoptions that make custody arrangements permanent

Attorney Hammond is experienced in handling all proceedings on behalf of grandparents and other relatives who are seeking custody of children. He is a lawyer with excellent legal knowledge and extensive courtroom experience in all types of family law and custodial matters.

Contact The Firm To Get The Help You Deserve

Shawn P. Hammond and Associates, can advocate for you in seeking what is best for the children in your life. Contact the firm for assistance by calling 866-901-0209.

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
    • Divorce
    • LGBT Family Law
    • Division Of Property In Divorce
    • Division Of Retirement And Pensions In Divorce
    • Protecting Your Assets In Divorce
    • Alimony And Child Support
    • Domestic Violence
    • Restraining Orders
    • Child Custody
      • Grandparent Custody
      • Paternity And Legitimation
  • Adoptions
    • Stepparent Adoptions
    • Types Of Adoptions
    • Relative Adoptions
    • Agency Adoptions
    • Interstate Adoptions
    • International Adoptions
    • Home Study
    • Other Adoption Issues
  • Criminal Defense
    • DUI Defense
    • DUI License Protection
    • Breath Test Refusal
    • Traffic Offenses
    • Juvenile Law
    • Campus Crimes And Student Offenses
  • Military Law
    • Military Divorce
    • Divorce During Deployment
    • Military Child Custody
    • Divorce And Military Benefits
  • Personal Injury
    • Car Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Probate Court
  • Workers’ Compensation

From offices in Augusta-Richmond County we serve clients in neighboring communities including Grovetown, Thomson, Waynesboro, Harlem, Lincolnton, and Wrens. Beyond Augusta we handle cases in Columbia County, Burke County, McDuffie County, Lincoln County and Wilkes County. We also proud to represent military families and veterans from Fort Gordon, Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, Fort Benning, Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem.

How Can The Firm Help?

Shawn P. Hammond And Associates

Local: 706-993-2785

Fax: 706-860-2022

Shawn P. Hammond And Associates
601 North Belair Square
Suite 7
Evans, GA 30809
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