Many Georgia residents find that they have more questions than answers when it comes to divorce. This is understandable, as the decision to divorce can be a major, life-altering choice. For starters, it can help to understand the common timeline of a divorce case as...
Year: 2021
When is a post-divorce modification possible?
When life changes following a divorce, the divorced couple may wish to seek a post-divorce modification. It is important for divorced couples and parents to know when a post-divorce modification may be possible and how the family law process can help them navigate the...
Making the holidays magical post-divorce
Parents in the Northeast Atlanta metro area want to make the holidays magical for their children. But if you divorced in 2021 and this is your first holiday season sharing custody of your child with your ex, you may wonder how you can ensure the holidays are festive...
How are child support orders enforced in Georgia?
It is important that child support orders are enforced so that children can receive the financial support that they need. Child support enforcement may come up as an issue of concern for parents which is why they should be familiar with the methods of child support...
Failure to pay child support: Penalties and options
In Georgia, when a parent is ordered to pay child support, he or she is expected to do so on time and in full. Unfortunately, some parents do not pay what they owe and legal problems will ensue. For noncustodial parents who are delinquent in their payments, a variety...
How a child’s health and welfare impacts grandparents’ rights
During a family law case in Georgia and when dealing with custody and visitation of children, the child’s well-being is the priority. In general, people tend to believe these disputes involve the parents. However, it can also involve other family members. That...
Can my social media be used against me in a divorce?
It is nearly impossible in today’s world to find someone who doesn’t use social media. Many of us have multiple social media accounts, which we use to interact with friends or share our thoughts and opinions on topics. Many spouses also use social media as a...
Kelly Clarkson’s divorce shows the importance of prenups
For readers of our blog, they are likely knowledgeable about the divorce between Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock. It has been ongoing for some time now, and there seems to be updates on a near weekly or bi-weekly basis. Most recently, on October 1, the Los...
Who is considered an equitable caregiver?
Georgia families increasingly do not conform to the traditional concepts. Children are not always raised by married parents who stay married until their deaths. Children may split time between divorced parents’ homes, they may be raised by one parent alone, they may...
What specific issues do same-sex couples face in a divorce?
The 2015 landmark Supreme Court ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage legal throughout the U.S., including here in the Northeast Atlanta metro area. This ruling not only made same-sex marriage legal within the 50 states but also made existing same-sex...