Starting in January and continuing through March, attorneys see an uptick in the occurrence of divorce filings. Perhaps the holiday season pushed you to a final breaking point, or you were holding out on making a final decision for a couple of months until after the...
Month: January 2019
How parents can work together to create a custody schedule
When Georgia parents live in different households, they usually need to come up with a definite plan and schedule for raising the children. This will help the child maintain a relationship with both parents, something that should benefit everyone in the family. Exes...
What are my rights as an unmarried father?
If you had a baby out of wedlock with a woman and were not married, you may be wondering what rights you have to the child. Even if you are listed on the child's birth certificate and pay child support, you may not be a legally established father. Why is this? In...
Strategies to reduce messy conflicts in high-assets divorces
When a wealthy Georgia couple decides to end their marriage, the high stakes could inspire lengthy disputes and costly court battles. Such drama is not inevitable, however, as long as the spouses manage their emotions and embrace compromises. Individuals with a high...
How to handle a child custody case in a mature manner
In a perfect world, parents in Georgia and throughout the country would be able to resolve custody issues on their own. However, there are times in which parents choose to resolve their issues in front of a judge. This happens even if it means potentially jeopardizing...
How to divide a 401(k) and avoid common errors
When Georgia couples get a divorce and have a 401(k) or pension to divide, they will need a document called a "qualified domestic relations order". This is one of several steps they will need to take in dividing these types of assets while avoiding paying unnecessary...