Child support can be one of the most contentious family law issues for Georgia residents to address. In some cases, disputes arise between ex-spouses, who have child support orders in place as part of a divorce decree. In other cases, the dispute is between two people...
Year: 2022
Ways to make your divorce worse
Ending a marriage may be difficult. But some mistakes may make it worse and impose self-inflicted harm on your case. Going to war Treating divorce as a personal battle and means of seeking vengeance is one of the things to avoid. This process must be treated, as much...
Tips for building your child custody modification request
You worked hard in your initial child custody dispute to obtain the outcome that you thought was best for your child. And when all was said and done, you might have felt like you and your child’s other parent, or the court, made the decision that was right at the...
How is debt divided during a divorce?
It’s common to have questions when you embark upon a divorce. How will child custody be handled? Will spousal support be ordered? Who will get the house? One thing you may not think of right away is debt—most everyone has it, including married couples, so what happens...
Can I get alimony during my divorce?
Alimony is a somewhat controversial topic, and it can lead to bitter disputes in many divorces and lingering resentment afterward. However, alimony can also be absolutely necessary in many cases to help one divorcing spouse make ends meet while they are preparing for...
How can amicable divorcees make divorce easier?
Couples go through a lot of upheaval in the divorce process, but the ones who go through the most upheaval are the divorcing couple’s children. This is why many couples, especially those going through an amicable divorce, are looking for ways to make the divorce...
What you need to know about child custody evaluations
Child custody decisions are supposed to be made in the best interests of the child. But that can be a difficult determination for the court to make, especially when the child’s mother and father have conflicting positions on what sort of arrangement is best for the...
Couples with a high net worth may benefit from a mediated divorce
Every divorce is a difficult time for all involved – the spouses, children, friends and extended family. Issues must be dealt with which are both complex and emotional. Having your divorce mediated, rather than litigating it in court, can make the experience much more...
Later-in-life divorce is financially risky for women
In recent years, there has been a sharp rise in the number of people over 50 who are going through a divorce. There are many competing theories to explain the causes of this phenomenon, but researchers agree that it is on the rise. It has come to be popularly known as...
Navigating co-parenting post-divorce
If you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, there is a possibility that you do not see eye to eye on a lot of things, including how to raise your children. Georgia courts will make child custody determinations based on the best interest of the child, which...