Divorce includes many decisions. And when parents decide to part ways, they need to consider the financial wellbeing of the child. In other words, parents need to address the often difficult topic of child support. For some divorcing parents, this is an easy family...
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Tips for Georgia fathers seeking child custody
Not that long ago, child custody was almost automatic. Moms got full physical custody, dads got the right to take the kids to dinner once a week and spend two weekends a month with them. The times have changed. According to a 2013 statistic from Fatherhood.gov –...
Guiding you through family law matters to reach a resolution
When it comes to divorce, family law matters can generate the most emotions. Not only can they be challenging issues to work through, but they can also be emotionally taxing. Whether you are fighting for support or the ability to visit a child, spouses in Georgia and...
How are alimony payments determined?
The challenges that divorce can bring are often enough to deter some couples from going through the process. However, if it is absolutely clear that a marriage can no longer work, there is no stopping the couple from dissolving their marriage. There are many reasons...
Here’s how you can collect overdue child support in Georgia
The Facebook page for the Gwinnett County, Georgia, sheriff's department contained a message recently that started out the way so many do coming from law enforcement. The department shared it was looking for a 40-year-old man who was accused of violating probation....
What factors influence the length of a divorce?
You have decided to file for divorce from your spouse, and you are wondering just how long your divorce will take. Obtaining a divorce is rarely as simple as filing some paperwork. For most couples, it is a complex and time-consuming process. In Georgia, a divorce can...
Kids of divorcing parents can get stressed out too
It may go without saying, but divorces can be stressful. The emotions that come from a failed marriage coupled with the unknown that comes with starting over again can raise one’s anxiety levels. In the midst of a divorce, it should not be lost that children...
Will the future involve service of process through social media?
A key part of initiating a divorce involves serving your soon-to-be ex-spouse with a summons and petition for marital dissolution. Most of the time this is a routine process that is carried out by a process server or the sheriff. However, it can be challenging when...
Splitting up? Separation survival strategies for families
Even the most amicable of divorces brings with it some tension and emotional upheaval. You likely know deep down that ending your marriage is for the best, but the process itself is inevitably going to be a stressful one. With over 50 percent of marriages ending in...