Family Law And Divorce

5 things you should know about post-divorce relocation

Before you got married, you moved around as you pleased. After your marriage, you lost that freedom. You settled down, had two kids and bought a house. It all happened over years, so you did not really think about it, but it still happened. Now you’ve gotten divorced and you share custody of your children… Continue reading 5 things you should know about post-divorce relocation

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Financial survival after divorce takes careful planning

Georgia residents who are contemplating a divorce may want to think about planning early with respect to future retirement funding. Divorce can place an inordinate strain on a person’s regular income, which will not be bolstered by combining with the former spouse’s income after the divorce. This is often a strain for those who were… Continue reading Financial survival after divorce takes careful planning

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Court decides issue of policy beneficiary choice after divorce

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 11 issued a decision involving the question of who inherits the proceeds of an insurance policy when the owner of the policy apparently forgot to remove his former wife as beneficiary after they divorced. The problem that is illustrated is instructive to all couples who are in divorce or… Continue reading Court decides issue of policy beneficiary choice after divorce

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Interstate child custody cases often arise in family law matters

Child custody cases in Georgia sometimes take on an interstate aspect. That is a family law issue that is raised where parents living in different states are fighting for custody of their children. There is an issue over which state should assert jurisdiction and decide the custody matter. It is generally held that the state… Continue reading Interstate child custody cases often arise in family law matters

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How to divorce and not lose your business

Savvy business owners prepare for the inevitable ups and downs any industry must learn to weather. But when it’s a family-owned business, one risk for which many are ill-prepared is the threat of a divorce between one of the principal owners and a spouse. With roughly 50 percent of all first marriages ending in divorce… Continue reading How to divorce and not lose your business

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Separation requires taking certain actions on the road to divorce

Georgia follows the general pattern for separation and divorce that exists in all other states.  The decision to separate is the most important event that marks the transition from being married to transitioning to another status that does not include the spouse. The separation phase must be accompanied by certain important actions that can create… Continue reading Separation requires taking certain actions on the road to divorce

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Divorce requires restructuring one’s accounts and finances

Georgia residents getting divorced or who have been recently divorced will appreciate certain basic strategies that can help them to become adjusted and transitioned into a new mode of life. There are many things to do on the financial and organizational level to get up and functioning again. For women who have opted for a… Continue reading Divorce requires restructuring one’s accounts and finances

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Working through parenting challenges with your ex

Having to work with your ex on matters related to your children isn’t always easy, but it is necessary. There are varying degrees of cooperation that parents will have to work though as their children grow. When you and your ex have to work closely together, you need to do your part to prevent conflicts.… Continue reading Working through parenting challenges with your ex

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