Episode 6 - Modifying Parenting and Custody Time | Lawyers Without Billboards

When can you legally modify a custody order in Georgia? What qualifies as a “material change in circumstances”? In this episode of Lawyers Without Billboards, the family law attorneys at Shewmaker & Lewis take you inside the courtroom and behind the statutes to explain what it takes to modify custody or parenting time in Georgia. Whether you’re a parent seeking joint custody, worried about your child’s safety, or just wondering what your legal options are, this episode breaks it all down with real cases, legal advice, and some off-the-record humor.From teenage affidavits to relocation issues and everything in between, we cover the factors that matter most to judges—and the missteps that can cost you. Tune in to learn what judges really consider, what counts as a "damn good reason" to change custody, and how to avoid common pitfalls.Timestamps / Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Welcome & Joke of the Day 00:55 – Upcoming CLE in Barcelona (Spain, not Louisiana) 02:11 – Today’s Topic: Modifying Custody & Parenting Time 04:00 – What counts as a material change in circumstances? 06:10 – Visitation Modifications: Timing & Misconceptions 09:22 – The “Damn Good Reason” Standard 10:58 – Real Case Examples: From Allegations to Affidavits 14:20 – The Problem with Geographic Distance in 50/50 Custody 17:13 – Red Flags: New Partners, Drugs, and Safety Concerns 23:14 – Co-parenting Gone Wrong: Badmouthing the Other Parent 25:10 – Judges, Emojis & the Power of a Screenshot 27:23 – Military Parent Deployment (Teaser for Future Episode) 28:12 – How to Contact UsNeed legal advice?Call us at (770) 939-1939 or visit ShewmakerandLewis.com for more.✉️ Have questions? Email [email protected]🔔 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app!