Going through a divorce in Georgia is difficult enough; add a child custody case into the mix, and weeks plus an additional amount of stress can be added to the process. If parents can agree on the custody of their child, the process may go a little quicker. However,...
Year: 2020
Custody and parenting plans are decided with the child in mind
When couples who have children divorce, they can be concerned about how custody will be decided. Courts consider the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements. Under Georgia child custody laws, the court will decide whether joint or sole...
Divorce: Ways to protect yourself
Going through divorce in Georgia is a major undertaking and one that comes quickly for many. Understandably, it can be rather daunting to suddenly switch from thinking about your family to thinking about yourself. However, it is an essential part of the divorce...
Spike in divorce filings coincides with ongoing health concerns
Divorce can happen in Georgia for many reasons and often, the catalyst is circumstantial. Perhaps a couple has grown apart after they have been married for a few years. Their personalities might no longer be compatible. Or they may have gotten married too quickly...
Do both spouses have to agree on filing for divorce?
Some divorce cases in Georgia are simple. A couple decides that their marriage has run its course, so they agree to split up and file for divorce. But what if one spouse wants to get divorced and the other spouse wants to stay together? Can the first spouse still file...
Social media during marriage and divorce
Social media is daily and time-consuming part of our lives especially as we stayed at home over the last few months. But it needs to be used carefully during marriage, while a divorce is ongoing and after the marriage ends. During marriage Couples do not have to give...
The financial benefits of Divorce
When it comes to divorce, there are many misconceptions in Georgia regarding each person's financial state when all is said and done. Perhaps the most common myth is that one or both spouses will suffer financially once they are not putting together their income each...
Celebrity divorce now includes lawsuits against father-in-law
We all know that divorces can become messy, quickly. After all, there is very few other situations where one’s entire life is literally being torn apart. And, especially when there is wealth or children involved, both parties will fight tooth-and-nail to protect what...
Can grandparents file for custody of their grandkids?
Most grandparents in Georgia find themselves looking after their grandchildren from time to time. But if their grandchildren's parents are negligent or abusive, they might end up practically raising their grandkids. After a certain point, they might start wondering if...
Navigating the complex issue of child support
Child support disputes are some of the most common issues that come up in Georgia family law courts. If a divorce involves minor children, there is a good chance that one parent or the other will be ordered to pay child support. Or, if couples with minor children were...