Georgia Parents: Fighting for Fairness, Shared Parenting, and Child-Centered Family Law Reform

Georgia Parents is a grassroots advocacy organization working to transform the family law system in Georgia with a clear focus on transparency, fairness, and child‑centered outcomes. At its core, the group believes that children thrive best when both fit and willing parents share meaningful involvement in their lives, and it champions shared parenting as the foundation for healthier families and stronger communities. The organization recognizes that Georgia lags behind many other states in adopting laws that presume equal parenting time, so it actively supports legislation that would make shared parenting the default outcome in custody cases rather than the exception.

A central concern for Georgia Parents is the issue of parental alienation, where one parent—whether intentionally or unintentionally—undermines the relationship between a child and the other parent. The group raises awareness of this harmful dynamic and presses courts to recognize and address it during custody decisions. Beyond individual cases, Georgia Parents is committed to ensuring accountability in court practices, advocating for judicial transparency, consistent application of guidelines, and protections against bias or arbitrary rulings that leave children and parents vulnerable. Through community engagement, social media outreach, and direct advocacy with lawmakers, Georgia Parents amplifies the voices of families across the state who overwhelmingly support shared parenting; polls show that more than 90 percent of Georgians favor equal parenting time when both parents are fit and willing.

By aligning with national organizations like the National Parents Organization while maintaining a strong state‑level focus, Georgia Parents blends broad research and policy insights with local legislative efforts, keeping the movement grounded in both expertise and lived experience. While past legislative efforts such as House Bill 1140 did not succeed, the organization continues to push for reforms that will establish presumptive shared parenting, clear recognition of parental alienation, and greater judicial accountability.

For families navigating the pain and complexity of separation or divorce, Georgia Parents represents both advocacy and hope—working to ensure that the system itself is structured to preserve the bonds between children and both of their parents. Looking ahead, the organization is well‑positioned to expand its impact through stronger partnerships, greater public awareness, and persistent legislative advocacy, all in service of its vision: a Georgia where children’s well‑being is always the highest priority.