Property division is a known source of conflict in modern divorces, which is why some couples plan ahead for the issue. Prenuptial agreements can explicitly set aside certain property from one spouse or impose a particular rule on how the courts or the couple divide...
Child custody and strategies to co-parent in an effective way
Georgia couples who have ended their relationship but have children together will need to address certain issues. Child custody and parenting time will inevitably come to the forefront of a family law case. A challenge that frequently arises for separated parents is...
Your spouse wants a divorce: What should you do next?
Going through a divorce may be heartbreaking, but it’s something that you might not have a choice about. If your spouse has decided to separate from you, it’s time to start looking into your legal options and develop a plan for your future. What should you do next if...
Be careful about getting divorce advice from your friends
Say you’re considering divorce. While out with a friend, you mention it to them. Your friend has already gotten divorced, so it’s a natural thing to bring up, and they know your spouse. What happens next? Odds are high that your friend starts to give you advice. They...
Asking for a divorce? Follow these tips
You’ve thought about it long and hard, weighing the pros and cons to ensure that you make the right decision. In the end, you come to the conclusion that you want to ask your spouse for a divorce. Now, it’s time to share your feelings with your spouse. This is the...
How your children’s needs influence child custody in a divorce
Most people have heard at least one horror story about a custody outcome that was totally unfair. For example, an angry parent lies to the courts and finds a way to prevent their ex from having parenting time. Maybe you heard a story where one parent intentionally...
Divorcing? Take a close look at your financial affairs
In a divorce, you’re moving from married to single, from a partnership to someone who must make decisions on their own. Many of those decisions will be financial. It might have been years since you handled money. Your spouse might have controlled the checkbook and had...
Ways to care for yourself after–or in the midst–of a divorce
There’s nothing easy about divorce. It’s stressful and hard, and it’s not something that gets resolved overnight. But even in the midst of this trying time, there are things you can do to help take care of yourself. Get back to the basics Eat right. Sleep right....
Stepparent adoptions: When you love them like your own
You love your spouse’s child like they’re your own. You know that they deserve more than what they’ve been through in their short life, too. Their other parent is not in the picture. You’ve never met them, and your spouse doesn’t know where they are. You think it...
De-stress child custody cases
Child custody cases come with a lot of stress and major life decisions that impact the kids. As you go through these matters, make sure that you are keeping your focus on what’s truly important. By ensuring that you aren’t letting everything go off track, you might...
