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It’s June and one of the most popular months of the year to marry. So perhaps it’s time we talked about the opposite, divorce. In 2017, around one million couples in the U.S. chose divorce. That may sound like a lot of busted unions, but the rate of divorce—just like the rate of marriage—is down….
Defining best interests of the child is not straightfoward. For married couples in Georgia who have children together, making the decision to part ways can be a difficult task. Parents may wish to protect their kids throughout divorce, but child custody can be a challenging topic. However, by seeking guidance on aspects to address concerning…
After child custody is determined in a divorce, legitimation, or child custody modification is determined, the next step for the court is often to assess child support. How is child support determined? Child support in Georgia is calculated using an income shares model, which was adopted by Georgia in 2007. Prior to January 1, 2007,…
Divorce Checklist – What To Do To Prepare for Your Divorce Divorce is a confusing and complicated process that can last longer than expected at times. While all that is required before filing for divorce is simply to be in a bonafide state of separation from your spouse, there are numerous other things you will…
In Georgia, the court hearing a child custody case (including divorces) has the power to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child’s interests and express those interests to the court. This article answers a couple of common questions about guardians ad litem in Georgia. For more information about Georgia divorce law, see our…
All relationships have their own unique dynamics and there are plenty of different reasons married couples choose to separate or divorce. However, research by psychologist Robert Levenson of University of California, Berkeley and John Gottman of the Gottman Institute, recently revealed that most divorces can be predicted based on the existence of four tell-tale behaviors….
Divorce can be a confusing and complicated process that can last longer than expected at times. There are numerous other things you will need to do to make sure you are protected. You will have to make difficult decisions in a very short span of time. As such, here are some things you need to…
Our Savannah Divorce lawyer provides these tips for the holidays while in the middle of a divorce Plan Ahead the Schedule. If you and you’re your soon to be former spouse haven’t figured out what days the kids will be with each of you for the holidays, do it now! Waiting until the last minute…
How Do You Handle Thanksgiving After a Divorce or Child Custody Case? Like most parents considering a divorce, one of the biggest concerns is likely how you as parents of young children will deal with the holiday season. Who will have custody of the children for Thanksgiving? If so, how can you make sure the…
As we approach the upcoming holiday season, it is often asked: How do divorcing parents handle the issue of Christmas and other holiday periods in custody disputes? What kind of schedules do Georgia Courts order in Child Custody Cases? In a perfect world, every child would have the benefit of waking up to both parents every…
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