It may be troubling to figure out how to talk to your children about your divorce. You may worry you’ll scare them about what life will be like in the future. You may think your children won’t understand the weight of divorce. Children understand more than we often...
When the courts finally grant your divorce or issue a child custody as an unmarried parent, people refer to that order as the final custody order. The terminology people use makes some parents think that they have no control over the custody order if they disagree...
When filing for divorce, there are many things to consider. There is the distribution of marital property, determining custody or child support issues and resolving financial situations concerning debt or assets. For those unable to secure the help of an attorney to...
Summer can be the most challenging time for separated or divorced parents sharing custody of their kids. The school year has a fairly fixed schedule. However, once the kids are off for several months, the usual custody schedule isn’t going to work. If you’re still...
Modern courts usually take the view that a child should, unless there is an extreme situation, get to spend time with both parents after a divorce. They are on the side of shared custody or joint custody, rather than simply giving custody to one parent. Sole custody...
It could take weeks of negotiations for divorcing spouses to settle their property division issues. Often, divorcing couples focus primarily on their biggest assets. Family-owned businesses, retirement accounts and real estate often lead to contentious property...
Co-parenting children is one type of custody arrangement that people use after a divorce. Both parents are fully involved in raising the children. The adults communicate frequently to ensure that the children have everything they need, but it’s possible that some...
The decision to divorce your spouse can affect nearly every aspect of your life. As you prepare to proceed with the divorce process, you may have concerns about your finances. The U.S. Census Bureau states that in 2021, approximately 15% of adults in the U.S. lived...
A no-contest divorce is a stressful experience, and a contested one is even more difficult. Remaining calm and learning all you can about the process is essential. Divorce law varies from state to state. If you are seeking a divorce in Georgia, there are some...
Even though you do not have primary custody of your children, it does not take away from the fact that you are still their legally recognized parent. You have a right to be involved in the child's life, and the other parent is not supposed to come in the way of that....
