When parents in Georgia divorce, a top priority is working out issues surrounding custody and support for their children. When one or all of the children are teenagers, some issues can become more complex. It's important for parents to be aware of a teenager's unique...
Month: May 2019
Study finds student loan debt can strain marriages
People in Georgia who carry large amounts of debt, including student loan debt, may be more vulnerable to divorce than those who are debt-free. Three times more people have more than $50,000 in student loan debt than they did a decade ago. The average student loan...
Pre-divorce prep
If you and your spouse decide your marriage is not working anymore, you may already be anxious about the divorce process. But what about the process before the actual divorce even starts? Is pre-divorce preparation something you need to worry about? In short, yes....
Pragmatic parenting advice for the single parent
For many couples in Georgia with children, divorce may be an inevitable consequence of a struggling marriage. A divorce can be just as emotionally traumatic on the children as on the parents. This is why courts normally consider the best interests of the child when...
3 ways to solve co-parent vacation issues
Summer is a great time of year to go on vacation with your child. Without the scheduling issues that school presents, you can arrange longer getaways. But, those who share custody of their children with an ex may run into obstacles. Here are a just a few to be ready...
Insurance that may be needed after a divorce
Some people in Georgia who are getting a divorce may need to get new medical and life insurance. Often, higher-earning spouses have the lower-earning spouse on an employer-sponsored health insurance plan. The spouse may have the option to extend the plan through...