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...
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Taking on the legal hurdles in child support cases
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...
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...
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...
Can grandparents file for custody of their grandkids?
Most grandparents in Georgia find themselves looking after their grandchildren from time to time. But if their grandchildren's parents are negligent or abusive, they might end up practically raising their grandkids. After a certain point, they might start wondering if...
Divorce law in Georgia
Not all divorces have to be nasty, bitter, contentious events that lead to a lifetime of harsh feelings. Instead, individuals in Georgia who find themselves getting a divorce can opt for a collaborative divorce, which is when a couple ends their marriage without going...
How a move out of state may affect child custody
There are so many reasons why a parent would want to move out of state following a divorce. The financial impact of a divorce may lead that parent to pursue business opportunities elsewhere like a new job offer, to live closer to close family, or to even begin a new...
A new era for non-biological caregivers seeking parental rights
You don’t have to be related to a child by blood in order to love, care for and support them as any good parent would. There are examples of this across Georgia, such as the countless dedicated stepparents that take on a new parental role. A relatively new law now...