Lawrenceville Family Law Blog
Can a child custody agreement be modified?
For Georgia parents who have parted ways as a couple, child custody issues may still come up. As life changes occur, there might be a request to modify a child custody agreement. Since dealing with children is one of the most challenging aspects of family law, it is...
How to handle retirement accounts in a divorce
Financial issues rank among the most complicated and contentious elements of many Georgia divorces. In many cases, the parties spend a great deal of money fighting over money. Addressing property division becomes even more complicated when a retirement plan is at...
When can child custody orders be changed?
Georgia parents who have worked through the details of child custody agreements understand the many challenges and issues that must be considered before an agreement may be deemed suitable. Custody plans impact the way in which children are cared for and raised by...
Reviewing and modifying child support in Georgia
Divorcing with children can be a complex and emotional matter. In most cases, it is something that will need to be addressed again after the divorced is finalized. This is why divorcing parents in Georgia and elsewhere should prepare themselves to work through legal...
What you should know about your divorce decree
Your marriage is not over until a formal order issued by the court. You should know what to expect in the decree that courts issue as the final document in your divorce. Coverage Spouses sign a divorce decree which must also be approved by a judge. Issues include...
How do small businesses factor in a divorce?
Small business owners may struggle with attempts to manage their personal and professional responsibilities. When an entrepreneur's marriage heads for divorce, things may become even more complicated. Georgia divorce law addresses matters related to asset...
Grandparent visitation rights in Georgia
When child visitation is discussed, it is often thought of in terms of the arrangement between the parents and the child. However, there are circumstances where grandparents may be involved as well and want to seek visitation rights. In Georgia, a grandparent can file...
What must be included in a parenting plan under Georgia law?
There are many challenges in a Georgia family law case. When children are involved, it can be emotionally problematic with both parents wanting custody and having what they deem as sufficient parenting time. With a parenting plan, there are certain factors that must...
How child support is determined
Like most other states, Georgia has created a formula employed by judges to calculate the amount of child support you need to pay. Although the process uses a complicated formula, you can get an estimate from an online calculator. However, to determine the amount of...
Why are divorce loans increasing?
Filing for divorce in Georgia drives many people to apply for a personal loan so that they can pay for the legal fees. While the overall divorce rate has dropped, the number of divorce loans skyrocketed in 2020. This shows that an increasing number of couples are...