In a prior blog post, we discussed the signs that you may need a divorce. In that post, we focused on intimacy issues, breaking points, a lack of change and staying amicable. Of course, those are only a few signs. In that post, we promised to revisit the topic, and in...
Year: 2022
The feelings you can expect during your divorce
Getting divorced is likely to be one of the most emotional experiences of your life. But that does not mean you will feel bad the entire time. More likely, you will have a mix of emotions, depending on the day and where you are in the divorce process. Everyone is...
Modifying an order for child support after the divorce is final
Most residents of Georgia who have endured the stress of a divorce proceeding believe that the stress ends when the judge signs the final order, terminating the marriage and resolving issues such as asset division, child custody, child support and alimony. Life,...
Can the IRS use my refund for child support?
When you are behind on your bills, your child support payments may soon follow. However, back in Lawrenceville, Georgia, child support payments can have unique consequences for those who owe it. For one, the Internal Revenue Service can use your refund to pay your...
Social media and divorce: A potentially toxic combination
For spouses on the path to divorce, social media can make a bad situation that much worst. Inflammatory postings can complicate the already challenging dynamics of marital dissolution. Stay or go While the obvious choice is to stay away from Twitter and Facebook to...
Can high or low income impact a child support order in Georgia?
In Georgia family law cases, one of the key aspects that the court will spend a significant amount of time on to try and come to a fair resolution is child support. Not only must the order adhere to the state guidelines, but it must suit the child’s needs and serve...
Can grandparents get custody of their grandchild?
If you are a grandparent, you know that love and care can extend across generations. Georgia understands that there are many circumstances where a grandparent might be a better environment for their grandchild. But, what are the circumstances where the state might...
How to deal with a lying spouse during divorce proceedings
Most people who go through a divorce want to do so as amicably as possible. After all, by doing so, you’re able to reduce the stress that’s related to the process while preserving some sort of relationship with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, the latter of which can be...
Same-sex couples face unique issues in a divorce
The legalization of same-sex marriage represents a significant achievement in the area of same-sex rights in our nation. Despite having the same rights in marriage and divorce as heterosexual couples, same-sex couples face unique issues should they decide to end their...
Breaking free from an oppressive premarital agreement
Many couples are advised to sign premarital agreements (in Georgia, these agreements are called "antenuptial agreements”) to resolve disagreements should the couple decide to end their marriage. Despite the wisdom of this advice, many divorcing spouses discover that...