Atlanta Metro Family Law Blog
When co-parenting fails
Divorced couples in Georgia may experience ups and downs after the marriage ends. The prospect of continuing a relationship for the sake of the kids may burden even the most jovial person. Co-parenting with an ex is not something that everyone can accomplish. The...
How can you share custody over the holidays without a fight?
It is tense enough after a Georgia divorce; the holidays do not always make it better. Fatherly warns against arguments over the holiday season. The season is stressful on its own. Say that your partner forgets to bring your child to a family dinner that you had...
Requesting a change to child support in Georgia
The Division of Child Support Services in Georgia mandates monthly support to ensure both parents provide for a child's financial needs. A child support order remains in place for two years before the court will modify the amount. When circumstances change, however,...
Modification of custody order when traveling outside of Georgia
If you are a divorced mom leaving Georgia with your children, you may need to obtain permission from their father even if he is not actively involved in their lives. The office of Terri Herron Law helps in determining whether you might need to first modify a court...
How may a father respond when an ex-spouse alleges child abuse?
Individuals in Georgia and across the nation are finding themselves facing unwarranted accusations of abuse. A study published in the Washington Post revealed that family courts are hearing a significantly greater number of arguments containing false allegations of...
Dissipation of assets: What you can do about it
Some couples have a very simple divorce. The process goes smoothly with little issue. They are agreeable with each other and quick to compromise. However, many divorces in Georgia are quite the opposite. The couples argue over everything and the process drags on....
How can I establish paternity?
Establishing paternity in Georgia helps you obtain child support. Knowing who the biological father of your child is matters in the eyes of the law. Fortunately, there are several methods you can use for determining paternity. There are different are paternity methods...
How Georgia establishes alimony
Under state law, Georgia married couples must financially support one another until a divorce becomes final. In some cases, the judge orders one spouse to pay the other either temporary or permanent alimony, often when a long-term marriage ends and/or one spouse has...
Do all fathers know how to involve themselves with their kids?
Unfortunately, fathers sometimes have to prove their worth to a Georgia judge or court before they can be granted custody of their kids. Proving they know how to be part of their children’s lives can go a long way in building a solid case. The Child Development...
Debt: How does it affect marriage and what can you do about it?
"Money does not buy happiness," is a classic, popular saying, but is there any truth to it? Study findings, some of which come from the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, suggest that, when it comes to marriage, there is not. If you...
