When a married couple has a child, the parents have shared automatic legal rights and responsibilities in relation to that child that come into play if they later get a divorce. In some states, however, if the parents are unmarried, the mother will automatically gain...
Month: March 2021
Is it expensive to file for divorce?
When you file for divorce in Georgia, it's hard to say how much your divorce will ultimately cost. Several factors could make your divorce cheaper or more expensive, although a cheaper divorce isn't always better. On average, divorce filings in Georgia are some of the...
How much care goes into dividing assets during a divorce?
Through the course of a marriage, one or both spouses could amass significant property. Georgia remains an "equitable distribution" state regarding the division of property. Spouses may choose to negotiate the terms of the divorce, and such terms may involve mutual...
What are some tips for a happy marriage?
For those that have found marriage bliss during the past year, bravo and congratulations. However, for those couples who have found themselves struggling, we have some tips for helping build, create or maintain a happy marriage. Have an honest talk about finances It...
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...