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You may know roughly what comes into your household each month. You may know which bills get paid and where you keep the mortgage documents. But if your spouse has always handled the bank accounts, investments and major financial decisions, you may not know the full...
A divorce consultation is not a courtroom presentation. You do not need to walk in with a perfectly organized binder or a rehearsed explanation of why your marriage ended. What matters more is giving the attorney enough information to see the full picture. Your...
A custody dispute may feel unfair before it begins, especially if you have heard that courts favor mothers. As a father, you may worry that a judge will overlook the time, care and support you give your child. Georgia courts do not automatically award custody to...
Plenty of children in Georgia grow up cared for by someone who is not a biological or adoptive parent. A stepparent, a grandparent or a parent's longtime partner may handle the school runs, the doctor visits and the late-night fevers for years on end. When a...
Stepparents often provide the daily foundation of a child’s life, from managing school schedules to offering emotional support. However, if your marriage ends or a biological parent dies, you may worry that your legal connection to the child is uncertain. In Georgia,...
Divorce changes your family, and your school-age children usually feel those changes first. They are the most affected by shifts in routines and how each parent shows up day to day. While every family’s situation is different, you can take practical steps to reduce...
A fair property split can shape your financial stability after divorce. Georgia uses equitable distribution which focuses on fairness rather than an automatic 50/50 split. Understanding marital vs separate property Georgia courts identify what you own and how you...
When a child is born in Georgia to parents who are not married, the law automatically grants the mother full legal and physical custody. An unmarried father does not have any inherent legal rights to custody or visitation, even if his name appears on the birth...
Men facing divorce or a breakup may worry about their relationships with their children. Many people have heard tragic stories about fathers cut off from their children or relegated to part-time parents who only see their children a few days each month. Ideally, both...
In Georgia, child custody laws apply differently – to a degree – for unmarried parents than for those who are legally married. While both parents may have a strong interest in their child’s life, certain legal steps may be required to establish and protect those...