If you’ve decided to pursue a divorce, the first step is to meet with a divorce attorney for a consultation. In order to get the most out of your initial meeting, you need to be prepared. Here are three ways to lay the groundwork for your consultation. Consider what your objectives are for your…
Tips To Make Your Divorce Easier On The Entire Family Ending a marriage can be one of the most difficult experiences of your life, whether the separation is amicable or not. There are financial hurdles, legal processes to navigate, and the emotional strain on the entire family. Typically, couples don’t decide to divorce overnight, meaning…
Why You Should Consider Finalizing Your Divorce Before 2019 When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed, there were provisions that affect child support and, in particular, alimony payments for the 2018-2025 tax years. There are also several significant changes coming from the state of Georgia that will have a major impact…
Parental Kidnapping Laws In Georgia: Acting In The Best Interests Of The Child The most difficult and contentious area of any divorce is determining custody. There are countless factors that go into determining custody, and agreements can be amended and changed over time. One situation that, while not common, comes up due to custody agreements…
Establishing Your Paternal Rights In Georgia The process of establishing paternity rights in Georgia can be extremely difficult to navigate. Maternal rights are inherent at birth, but establishing a father’s rights can be far more complicated, especially in cases involving unmarried couples or divorce. When a father signs a birth certificate, he is not establishing…
Can Lack Of Intimacy Be Considered Grounds For Divorce? As Family Law attorneys, we get a lot of questions about divorce. One question that many people are embarrassed to ask is whether withholding sex can be grounds for divorce. The lack of intimacy in a marriage can be difficult to quantify, but it can be…
How Social Media Can Affect Your Divorce Social media is still relatively new, and its effect on divorces even more so. As with all emerging technology, the way social media will be used in court can (and will) significantly impact how cases are handled, and it’s important to understand how social media can hurt you…
The Pitfalls Of Do-It-Yourself Divorce Divorce can seem like an oppressively complicated event, and it’s not surprising people want to find any shortcuts they can to make the process “easier.” One of the most common ways people try to simplify their divorce is through online services. They promise low cost, ease, and a way to…
How To Prepare For A Potential Divorce Many people going through a divorce can feel blindsided by it. The suddenness of it can be disorientating, and can make the process all the more difficult. However, getting a divorce is not an overnight event. Even if you didn’t see it coming, once you know that you…
Understanding the Criteria for “A Child’s Best Interests” For any parents dealing with issues relating to child custody and visitation orders, it can be frustrating to try to predict how the judge will interpret the child’s best interests. Often, this term can feel abstract and subjective. In our recent post, The Process of Determining Custody…