Game Changers Magazine 2023 Spring Edition featuring Judge Holly Veal

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SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE

Focusing On Parenting Not Personal Vendettas In Henry County Superior Court

By: Dominique Huff Divorce is a hard time for any person. The problem gets compounded when there are children and assets involved. While everyone will say they want what’s best for the children, in court, some will weaponize alleged shortcomings to get a leg up over the other parent. However, Henry County Superior Court Judge Holly Veal can see right through that and also knows all the tricks that will get played in court.

“Mothers are not automatically given extra points for who they are. When divorced parents come to my court, everyone has a blank sheet of paper,” she said. “We have to look at parenting goals and outcomes not about squabbles and resentment the parents sometimes hold for each other.” Many men often feel the court system is not in their favor and believes that they are discriminated against because of their gender. Also, they come to court unprepared.


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