divorce and family law

The court issues child custody orders, and while legally binding documents, it is possible to change the orders. Changing the orders must happen through the court, and there are five reasons when you may need to request a modification. 1. Co-parenting challenges Even...

Georgia courts practice the equitable distribution of property when presiding over divorce hearings. A fair resolution is sought based on the circumstances of each divorcing spouse. What exactly does this mean and how does it affect retirement accounts? Equitable...

Starting the divorce can leave couples with a lot of questions about who will take what property. This concern may be extremely worrisome in the context of animals. People who own horses often tend to love them like family, but working out who will get a horse is a...

If you are facing a high-conflict divorce, you may worry about your spouse’s actions during and after your separation.  Whether your spouse is physically or emotionally abusive or you believe he or she may try to take advantage of you financially, a Temporary...

If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may think that litigation is the only path to divorce. Litigation is always on the table, but you have other options. You might choose negotiation, mediation or collaborative divorce. Mediation A form of...

We are coming up on the season of peace, joy, brotherhood and goodwill. However, if your relationship with your co-parent is still a high-conflict one, the holiday season can be decidedly stressful and unpleasant. You may be getting tense already just anticipating...

Deciding on your child custody plan is among the most important things you’ll do during your divorce. You need to make sure that your child is going to be cared for at all times and that they are living in healthy, happy households.  Although it may be difficult to...

Deciding on your child custody plan is among the most important things you’ll do during your divorce. You need to make sure that your child is going to be cared for at all times and that they are living in healthy, happy households.  Although it may be difficult to...

People often mull over divorce for a long time before moving forward. Sometimes, this is for a good reason. Maybe they’re going to marriage counseling, for instance, and they want to see if it helps before they give up on the relationship. Other times, though, it’s a...

You know that your spouse has been calling, and you have paperwork that is supposed to be turned in. You know that you’re holding up the processing of your divorce, but you’re so upset and exhausted that you can’t even stomach looking at it. This burn out is totally...