Whether you have a blissful union or you and your spouse recently decided to part ways, it may help you to understand Georgia’s property division laws. Property division laws typically abide by two traditional legal theories: community property and equitable...
Family Law
How can you and your children recover following parental alienation?
While co-parenting tends to always be in the children's best interests, in some cases, one parent may try to sever the children's connection with the other parent. Parental alienation can become a severe problem as it can damage the parent-child relationship severely....
How can you help your children feel safe during the divorce process?
While a divorce may be the right option for you and your family, it does not change that separating from your spouse is a difficult time for you and your children. Despite how close your children are to you and your spouse, they can still develop a fear of...
How can you protect your money during a divorce?
Most people emerge from a divorce in a different financial situation. However, you do not have to end up in worse financial shape than your spouse. You can both come out on the other side with proper equitable distribution. Fortunately, there are a few steps that you...
Taking control of your finances after a divorce
Divorce is, for some, synonymous with poverty. You might have valid concerns about your ability to get by despite the looming split from your spouse. However, with the right strategies, you can take control of your finances. Optimizing what you have, rebuilding your...
What if your spouse resists divorce?
Divorce is a difficult process for most couples. This life change can be even more challenging when one spouse wants to end the marriage and the other doesn't want to accept the fact that the relationship is over. If you're a Georgia resident, here are some tips to...
How does Georgia law divide assets in a divorce?
A common consideration for divorcing couples is what will happen to their assets during proceedings. Georgia court aims to divide and distribute property as fairly as possible in a contested divorce. Equitable distribution state Georgia follows an equitable...
What is the process to foster, then adopt, a child?
Becoming a foster parent with the intention to adopt is a fairly straightforward process in Georgia. The first and most important step is to decide that your family is ready to add another member. Once you have decided to foster a child, these are the steps you should...
Things to consider before choosing to divorce
If you are considering divorce, then it is likely that your relationship has been experiencing issues for a long time. However, that does not mean that you can simply exit the situation. If you want to get a divorce, then there are things you need to keep in mind...
4 ways to prepare well and avoid financial mishaps during divorce
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you want to make it as smooth a property division process as possible during the divorce. Planning ahead can help you avoid common financial mishaps. Here are four tips to help you prepare. 1. Pull documents...