If you are a parent seeking custody of your children, you may be feeling scared, intimidated, and perhaps angry. These emotions are understandable, considering what is at stake in these cases. That said, having a basic understanding of the legal process and laws in...
People over 50 more likely to have money problems after divorce
Many have heard that the divorce rate among older people has doubled in the last 30 years. What they may not realize is just what effect divorce can have on a person's finances. Though that can happen to anyone of any age, the difficulties can be particularly...
Student loan debt could get divided in divorce
When people get married, they often promise "'til death do us part." They may not realize if that "parting" happens due to divorce that they may also be responsible for their ex's debts. When determining who gets what as part of a divorce agreement, most people here...
Divorce rates dropping for some groups, rising for others
Conventional wisdom has long held that 50% of marriages today end in divorce. However, recent statistics prove that idea wrong. Overall, divorce rates are plummeting -- the rate dipped 18% from 2008 to 2016, according to one study. Upon closer examination of the...
USDA recommends linking child support to SNAP benefits
Children in Georgia deserve every chance they can get to succeed. When a child's parents are not living together, it is often necessary for one parent to make child support payments to the other to ensure that the child's needs are met. Some parents have difficulty...
Credit score can be impacted by divorce
When two people decide to end their marriage, they probably realize that the process won't be a simple one. Many soon-to-be-ex-spouses have to determine how to manage childcare, split assets or handle a marital home. Though many people expect that their finances will...
3 common reasons for divorce
Most people who marry do so from a place of optimism, believing that their relationship will stand the test of time. Sadly, divorce is an all-too-common outcome for many marriages, here in Georgia and elsewhere. The reasons for divorce vary as widely as the people who...
If your spouse wants the home in divorce, it’s time to refinance
Your spouse asks for just one thing in the divorce: the family home. They say they won't sell. They won't negotiate. They simply do not want to lose the house. You don't have children or pets. The home is the one asset they really care about that the two of you have...
How to alleviate stress when seeking a Georgia divorce
If you're one of many Georgia residents whose plans for the new year include ending a marriage, you likely have numerous concerns and, perhaps, worries regarding your or your children's future. Divorce is never easy and often prompts a lot of emotional turmoil, not to...
Divorce raises issues for transitioning children into a new life
In Georgia some divorced couples with children have experimented with a new concept of family law that is called 'birdnesting.' Research has shown that keeping children in a low conflict environment during a divorce and thereafter is an effective way of minimizing the...