There are many people in Georgia who have an intimate relationship with a partner that results in a child, even if they are not married to one another. Sometimes these relationships become sour, resulting in a breakup. When this happens, the child is automatically...
Family Law
Moving forward with a divorce like managing a project
Often, we reach out for advice or suggestions for the positives in life. We converse with friends and family or scour the Internet for wedding planning, decorating tips, holiday recipes, how to prepare for a baby, how to raise a child and where to vacation. You likely...
Top reasons why to try to modify your child custody order
You might think that your divorce issues are settled once the court issues its final decree, but the fact of the matter is that you can revisit the orders contained in that decree to determine if they need modification. This may be true in the case of spousal support,...
What are the keys to successful co-parenting?
Divorce may be scary now, but with some effort on the parts of both parents, co-parenting can be successful. Indeed, children are adaptable, and with careful planning, everyone’s postdivorce life can be happy and healthy. Keeping some consistency Divorce can throw a...
The basics of child custody in Georgia
Being a parent is one of life’s greatest joys for you and your partner. But if you fall out of love with your partner and divorce is on the horizon, you may be very concerned about how the split will affect your child and affect the time you get to spend with your...
Understanding divorce after a common law marriage
Many couples in Georgia and elsewhere want to be together, but not everyone wants to go through with a ceremony or license to become legally married. In fact, the thought of marriage may be the farthest thing from their minds when they decide to live together and set...
Can separate property lose its separate status?
Sorting out property division in a divorce can be some of the most challenging part of ending a marriage. Both parties want to get their fair share but determining exactly what that looks like can be complicated. The issue becomes even more complex when separate...
How is custody and parenting time handled during deployment?
There are many people living in Georgia who are members of the military. These people come from many different walks of life, but they all have to make certain sacrifices as they serve this country. The types of sacrifices the servicemembers make vary depending on the...
Do children’s wishes matter in a child custody dispute?
Parents in Georgia need to make many decisions for the children as they raise them. When children are younger, they do not generally have the mental capacity to always make decisions which are in their best interests. However, as they grow older and mature, they are...
Establishing paternity in Georgia
Parents are responsible for providing financially for their children, which is one of the reasons it is important to establish paternity when it is unknown. In child support cases, where a child’s father has not yet been established, the Georgia Division of Child...
