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Emotional abuse of a child may constitute child abuse and be the basis for criminal charges. Because of the potential adverse effects on children, courts take issues of emotional abuse of children seriously, and a history of emotional abuse of the child may have a significant impact on the court’s determination of what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the child.

In Georgia, emotional abuse of a child is considered a form of child abuse and can lead to criminal charges. The state's laws recognize that emotional abuse can have severe and long-lasting effects on a child's well-being. As such, Georgia courts are attentive to allegations of emotional abuse during custody proceedings. When determining custody arrangements, the court's primary concern is the best interest of the child, and a substantiated history of emotional abuse by a parent can significantly influence the court's decision. The court may decide to limit or deny custody or visitation rights to the abusive parent to protect the child's emotional health. Additionally, Georgia's child protective services may intervene in cases where there is evidence of emotional abuse to ensure the child's safety.

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