Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences you will ever have. Furthermore, contested divorces can be nasty, drawn-out affairs that can cost both parties a lot of money and stress. On the other hand, an uncontested divorce is more desirable...
Your custody order is a document that carries the full authority of the Georgia family courts. Both you and your ex should do your best to uphold the terms in your custody order by cooperating with one another and acting in the best interests of your children. Those...
The classic novel Anna Karenina begins, "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." This is certainly true when it comes to divorce. Every married person who files for divorce in Atlanta has their own reasons for doing so. Having...
If you've gotten divorced over the summer, this may be your first school year as a co-parent. Even if it isn't the very first year, you know that this can still change the dynamic of your relationship with your children. You may even have to change your custody...
Divorces are more often initiated by women than men. Additionally, many divorced women report being more satisfied with their life after filing – despite the hardships that divorce can cause both financially and emotionally. Why, then, do women end up seeking a...
While the state sets out how you must divide property in a divorce, applying those rules to your situation is not always straightforward. As a married couple, you probably own more than you think. You likely have financial worth stored in many other forms, be it bank...
Spouses generally view an imminent divorce in one of two ways. They expect it to be far worse than it is in most situations, or they believe it will be relatively easy. The truth of divorce lies somewhere in the middle. Another uncomfortable truth is you cannot always...
Your children have expressed the desire to live with your ex. The two of you are going through a divorce, and you’ve been talking with them about where they’re going to live. What concerns you is that you are hoping to share custody of the children. You want them to...
As a dedicated parent, nothing is more precious to you than your child. They might well be the reason why your marriage lasted for so long despite your differences with your spouse. But now that you are going your separate ways, how do you ensure that your child...
In the last several years, you may have noticed more people divorcing over the age of 50. In the past, you may not have seen so many divorcing at an older age, but with the changes in how divorce is viewed and no longer making it as taboo as it once was, it is...
