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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...
Child support is an important consideration when parents divorce or begin living separately. Child support can help balance out a significant discrepancy in earning potential between the spouses. It can also help make an imbalanced allocation of parenting time less...
Concern about minor children can have a profound impact on divorce proceedings. Frequently, parents delay divorce for as long as they can when they have children together. When they do proceed with a divorce, the children can be an incentive to work together....
Marrying someone who already has children can be a major commitment. Not only does an individual become a spouse, but they also become a stepparent. While they don't have the same obligations or rights as a legal or biological parent, they still have increased...