An initial child custody dispute can be highly contentious, and the stakes are significant. The order that comes out of that disagreement can shape your child’s future and well-being for years to come, dictating with whom they’ll live, who will make important...
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Three tips for reducing divorce conflict
When heading into divorce, a lot of people worry about the amount of conflict they’re going to face. After all, many people seek marriage dissolution when they’re no longer able to communicate with their spouse in a way that prevents heated disputes. To avoid this...
Preparing to adopt a child
Adopting a child is something you and your spouse may have always dreamed of, but the process can seem overwhelming. You might not know where to even begin. It helps to have an idea of what the adoption process in Georgia involves and what steps you can take to...
Understanding divorce and property division in Georgia
When a couple decides to divorce, they must divide their marital property. Marital property consists of all the assets and debts the couple acquired during their marriage. It includes real estate, bank accounts, cars, retirement assets, investments and other items....
Cryptocurrency and hidden assets in divorce
In a Georgia divorce, the spouses must divide their marital property according to state guidelines. This can be a long, complicated process, but it begins with the spouses disclosing all their assets and debts. On the surface, this requirement may seem...
Does Georgia law favor mothers over fathers?
For parents, the subject of child custody raises highly personal and emotional issues. Few things tug at our hearts like our relationships with our children. This is true of both fathers and mothers, but Georgia law favors mothers in certain ways. Married and...
How does an open adoption work?
For Georgia families who are considering welcoming a child into their home, an open adoption might be a good option. To give an overview, an open adoption is still in many respects like any other adoption. The adoptive parents receive all the legal rights and...
Even permanent alimony can be modified if warranted
Alimony in Georgia is sometimes labeled as “permanent” alimony. But is permanent alimony really set in stone forever? Permanent alimony True permanent alimony is not commonly awarded. It might be awarded when a spouse can show they have an economic need for ongoing...
Genetic testing as part of the paternity process
Finding out that you are going to be the father of a child can be a wonderful experience. However, if the situation is complicated, you may have to prove paternity before even getting a chance to be a part of your child’s life. Georgia like many states, presumes that...
What is “visitation” when you’re talking about child custody?
Any child custody dispute can be tough, but when sole custody is being discussed, it can be especially difficult for parents from an emotional perspective. When sole custody is at issue, whether it is physical or legal custody, that often means that one parent doesn’t...