Do the parents have to go by the custody papers? 3 Answers as of January 27, 2012

Couple (not married) have custody papers done. They got married to each other and then got separated. Are papers still valid? There were custody papers done. The mother and father decided later to get married but got separated again. Do the parents have to go by the custody papers?

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The Law Office of Kem Eyo, LLC
The Law Office of Kem Eyo, LLC | Kem Eyo
Once an order is issued, it continues to control until it either expires by the rules of the order, or is modified (or terminated) by a subsequent order. If you did not have your order terminated when you married, it remains in effect. You will be required to abide by it until a new order is issued. If either of you files an action for divorce, you can obtain a new order in those proceedings.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 1/27/2012
Ashman Law Office
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
Remarriage would void past custody decisions.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 1/26/2012
H. Scott Basham, Attorney at Law, P.C. | H. Scott Basham
If the custody papers were issued by a court, then both parents are bound by them and can be punished for contempt if they disobey the terms. If they want a modification, they need to go back to court and ask for that.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 1/26/2012
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