When older couples begin having marital problems, they often wonder whether divorce is the right decision. Unfortunately, for many couples, despite their best efforts to make things work, divorce is often the only appropriate choice. Late-life divorce is a much more difficult decision to make than most people think. Older married couples often have longer […]

For most people, the divorce process can be overwhelming. The end of one’s marriage is often an emotional time, and the divorce process itself can seem insurmountable. Despite this, if you plan on getting a divorce, is it imperative that you properly prepare. Of course, it can be difficult to prepare alone, particularly if you’ve […]

Regardless of whether it’s contentious or amicable, divorce can be extremely difficult for children. Luckily, in Georgia, the courts want children to maintain healthy, positive relationships with both of their parents. One way the state facilitates this is through parenting plans. If you’re a parent and are contemplating divorce in Georgia, please review the information […]

In Georgia, parents have a legal obligation to financially support their children. However, under certain circumstances, this rule doesn’t apply. If you have questions about your financial obligations as a parent in Georgia, please review the information below, and contact a Lithonia family law attorney today for guidance.  The termination of parental rights in Georgia […]

Divorce can be a tough process. The parties to a divorce often experience a wide range of emotions, including guilt, anger, sadness, and loneliness. And although these emotions are a normal part of the process, they can lead divorcing spouses to make mistakes, some of which can have long-lasting financial and emotional effects. If you […]

Divorce mediation is an alternative to traditional courtroom litigation. The primary goal of divorce mediation is the creation of a settlement agreement that both parties find acceptable. One of the benefits of divorce mediation is that it tends to be less adversarial than traditional divorce. If you are interested in pursuing a divorce in Georgia […]

Marital abandonment, also called desertion, is a legal ground for divorce in Georgia. The willful and continued desertion by either spouse for a year or more is considered abandonment and constitutes a sufficient reason for the court to grant a total divorce. Marital abandonment usually involves a spouse’s purposeful, unilateral decision to physically desert or […]

Adultery can have a major effect on divorce proceedings in Georgia. To put it simply, if adultery can be proved, then the cheating spouse is at a significant disadvantage. However, there are many exceptions to this rule, making the subject of adultery and divorce in Georgia a complicated issue. If you plan on filing for […]