The results of child custody cases create the perception that factors considered weigh in favor of female custody. Data over several years, however, reveal that both mothers and fathers confront the challenges of physical and legal custody of their children with...
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Traveling with your child for the holidays after a divorce
The holidays are a time for family, and many parents in Savannah, Georgia, will hit the road and skies with their child at this time of year to spend the holidays with their loved ones. Still, your travel plans can be made more complicated if you are no longer in a...
What does a home study involve in the adoption process?
Adopting a child is an admirable goal. Georgia parents who wish to adopt a child are making a positive difference in the world by opening their home to a child in need. The adoption process in Georgia involves many steps and requirements. One of these requirements is...
Using an appraiser to value real estate in a Georgia divorce
For most Savannah couples who have decided to tend their marriage, the division of assets can present a very thorny problem, especially in marriages that have lasted more than ten years. In such marriages the family home tends to be the most valuable asset; in...
Do I have visitation rights as a grandparent?
Many grandparents would agree that their relationship with their grandchild is one of the greatest joys in life. This relationship can come to an abrupt stop, however, if their child’s parents divorce and the custodial parent refuses to let the grandparents visit the...
Why bother with a prenuptial agreement?
Planning a wedding and marriage may be time-consuming and stressful. Negotiating a contract with your soon-to-be spouse for the possibility that you may terminate your marriage or die seems unromantic and unnecessary. But there may be valid reasons to enter prenuptial...
How do I prove I am the father of my child?
Having the chance to be a parent is something many people dream of. Learning you are going to be a father can be exciting, as you look forward to raising and taking care of your child. But what if the mother of the child claims that you are not the father? You may be...
How is custody determined in Georgia?
When parents decide to get a divorce, they often end up fighting over the kids. Parents may disagree on who the child should live with primarily, who will have the child on certain holidays, and who will make decisions about the child’s education. These disagreements...
Keys for adoption and parents terminating or surrendering rights
In Georgia, adopting is a positive decision for people who want to provide a loving home to a child in need. However, it is important to understand key aspects. One that should be fully known from the outset is the surrendering and terminating of parental rights...
Will you have to pay alimony after a divorce?
Divorce is not an easy process, but when it’s over, many people expect that their obligations to the other spouse will end as well. Depending on the circumstances, this may not be true. In some situations, one spouse may be required to pay the other one alimony for a...