Child Custody · Atlanta
Top Child Custody Lawyers in Atlanta
Child custody lawyers focus on parenting time, decision-making responsibility and relocation disputes. This list compares 5 child custody lawyers practising in Atlanta on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 5
- 3 verified licences
- 60%
- average years in practice
- 19
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Priya Ramirez
VerifiedPartner
Calder Law Group37 yrs in practice4.6(25)Child CustodyEmploymentFamilySpeaks English, Russian
- 2
Ethan Kearney
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Marlow & Linden LLP32 yrs in practice3.9(17)Child CustodyFamilyReal EstateSpeaks English, Urdu
- 3
Olivia J. Abernathy
VerifiedOf Counsel
Prescott Law Group6 yrs in practice3.8(9)Personal InjuryBusinessChild Custody+1 more - 4
Priya Vasquez
UnverifiedPartner
Marlow & Linden LLP38 yrs in practice4.3(9)EmploymentChild CustodyCriminal Defense+2 more - 5
Ethan Thornton
Out of dateFounding Attorney
3 yrs in practice4.2(10)Real EstateChild CustodyFamilySpeaks English, Urdu
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Atlanta legal resources
- State Bar of Georgia
Member directory and consumer resources.
- Atlanta Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
Choosing a child custody lawyer
Ask how often the lawyer handles contested custody hearings and whether they work with custody evaluators or guardians ad litem.
Frequently asked questions
What does "best interests of the child" mean?
It is the legal standard courts use to decide custody, weighing factors such as stability, each parent’s involvement and the child’s needs.