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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...
There was once a time when most children born in Georgia where the product of marital relationships. However, that has slowly but significantly changed in recent years. Parents choosing not to marry one another is a very common modern social phenomenon. The children...
The summer is a chance for children to relax after a hard school year. For co-parents, this is a time when they need to figure out how to adjust things to make them work for the children. Summer can challenge co-parents, partially because they may need childcare and...
Once parents decide to separate or divorce, they must find a way to work with one another to meet their children's needs. It can often be very challenging for parents to handle this transition, and they may disagree about everything from how much time each parent...
As a father, it’s very important to understand your rights in a child custody situation. You deserve to have a relationship with your child if you want one and you are capable of acting as a fit parent. Things can get complicated, but there are steps you can take to...
Raising a child is expensive. When parents don't live together and do not equally share parental responsibilities, the courts often issue a child support order. The amount of child support ordered in Georgia is a reflection of family circumstances, including the...
Being a father is a profound experience. It is a love unlike any other and a responsibility that lasts a lifetime. When you father a child, you have certain legal rights and responsibilities under Georgia state law. Understanding those rights will help you protect...
When a couple in Georgia files for divorce, the impact might be harder on the children than it is on the adults. While adults are old enough to know what's going on, a child might be too young to understand the situation. They may think that their parents simply...
Couples in the middle of divorce are already going through a lot of challenges figuring out how to split assets, property and other key financial considerations. If it's an acrimonious divorce, there are going to be a lot of disagreements. That acrimony shouldn't...
A spouse's actions and words toward the other spouse during the divorce can help set the tone for how the matter will be resolved. If they take the high road and do not let themselves get dragged into conflict, there is more of a chance that the divorce can be...