Lawrenceville Family Law Blog
How to remain financially stable after a divorce
The end of a lengthy marriage can cause a great deal of emotional pain. Unfortunately, it may also have a significant financial impact on older individuals who are close to retirement or who may already be retired. If you are going through a gray divorce, it is...
Financial tips for older adults who are divorcing
When older adults in Georgia get a divorce, they may have specific concerns around how it will affect their retirement. Whether they are already retired or it is just a few years away, they generally do not have the years in the workforce ahead of them that younger...
What is considered when parental relocation is proposed?
Child custody issues can quickly become complicated. The reason is that child custody and visitation determinations must be based on what furthers a child’s best interests. This consideration takes a wide variety of factors into account, which can leave a lot of room...
Trusts may be a way to hide assets in a divorce
Hiding assets is a real concern in a Georgia divorce. One spouse may try to move money and property into a different asset structure or to another undisclosed account in order to keep it from being divided. In some cases, they may even move the property into a trust...
Determining child custody in Georgia
During Georgia divorce proceedings, many parents find themselves fighting for custody of their children. If the parents are unable to work out a child custody and visitation agreement outside of court, the judge on the case will hear both parents’ cases and make the...
What parents can do after being denied custody rights
A parent in Georgia who is denied custody rights to a son or daughter may be granted visitation rights to that child. In many cases, an individual is denied custody rights because it is better for the child to live primarily with the other parent. However, the courts...
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler agree to “joint” parenting
The divorce process can be made complicated by the number of issues that need to be addressed, particularly for high-asset couples with children. Reality star and business owner, Kristin Cavallari, and former NFL quarterback, Jay Cutler, decided to divorce after 10...
Property division basics in Georgia during divorce
Couples going through a divorce in Georgia will want to know how property is divided during the divorce process. Georgia follows equitable property division rules which call for the equitable division of property between the spouses. Understanding what that means is...
Steps to take if you need a child support modification
Following divorce, life does not stay the same which is why child support and child custody modification options may be available to help parents and families with the changes they face. In some circumstances, it may be possible to modify a child support or child...
Can you force your spouse to pay your attorney’s fees after a divorce?
Divorces, just like weddings, can be expensive -- and the costs start to add up faster than most people realize. The average cost of a divorce without children in Georgia is about $14,700 -- and that goes up to $22,000 when minor children are involved. Some of that...
