Divorce

Many couples dread the idea of divorce. Because if they divorce, they’ll have to deal with a lesser income, possible criticism from relatives and/or emotional anguish. In Georgia, the filing fee costs $400, and the average divorce fee is $11,000 or more. That said,...

January is a busy month for divorce lawyers, which surprises people who assume that the first month of the new year is an extension of the holiday season. Many divorce attorneys call January “the start of divorce season” because that is when they begin getting phone...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“I want a divorce” may only be four words. However, many people find them extremely difficult to say. They spend weeks or even months practicing how they will say this to their spouse and respond to what might come next. While it is typically best to get it over and...

Divorce is a complex affair, especially when you and your ex-spouse cannot agree on aspects such as child custody, support and property divisions. It means that the court will have to be involved, which comes with certain disadvantages. However, if you and your spouse...

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...