Alimony can be a controversial topic. No one likes the idea of paying money to an ex, and many people don't like being financially dependent on an ex. However, alimony is often the best way to avoid an injustice, and it can be a lifesaver for many people getting out...
Year: 2023
Looking at grandparents’ rights in Georgia
If a family goes through a divorce, everyone involved most likely suffers from the experience to some extent. The two people who are getting the divorce suffer and the children suffer as well. In some cases, grandparents may be hurt as well. As part of the divorce...
Divorce and alimony in Georgia
There is no shortage of issues to argue about in divorce, but some of the most contentious and longest-lasting arguments in Georgia divorce concern alimony. Alimony consists of payments from one ex-spouse to the other. The amount may be determined by a court or agreed...
A forensic accountant may be needed for your divorce
Divorce is a double whammy of stress because it tears apart both your emotional and financial life. And, just like you get professional mental health services to help you with your emotional stress and turmoil, sometimes, you need a Lawrenceville, Georgia, forensic...
Toxic communication can poison a marriage
It is only natural for married couples to fight now and then. Sometimes, these disagreements are resolved through a good conversation or even in marriage counseling. At other times, communication between a couple is so toxic that they cannot overcome their...
Will my divorce affect my job performance? Study says not always
Divorce takes a huge toll, emotionally and financially. While we may be concerned that our emotions will zap our focus and cause our work to suffer, one study reports that some people’s job performance improved after their divorce. And doing well at work can bring the...
If nesting is not an option, how can we make two homes work?
As readers of this legal blog know, we often discuss child custody and ways to make co-parenting work. Indeed, in a prior post, we discussed nesting, which is a way that amicable divorcees can make divorce easier by sharing the familial home. However, nesting is not...
How might a proposed change to child custody impact families?
In Georgia family law cases, there are many topics that will spark disagreement. One of the most emotionally wrenching centers on children. It is unfortunate that children may get caught in the middle of a divorce. Often, this is based on child custody. Understanding...
Can legal fees be awarded as part of a divorce settlement?
In Georgia family law cases, there are many issues to be navigated. Financial aspects are among the most contentious. People frequently and accurately associate this with alimony, child support and property division. However, there are other parts of the case where...
Georgia business owners facing divorce have a lot to lose
Many people in the greater Atlanta area earn all or a large part of their livings, and have a lot of their wealth, invested in their privately held businesses. Georgia residents may have a lot of emotional ties to their businesses as well. For example, these...