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Divorcing a master manipulator

At first, everything in your relationship seemed perfect, and you could not wait to get married. But soon after the wedding, your spouse's true nature as a narcissistic manipulator began to emerge. Instead of thriving in a marriage built on love, trust and empathy,...

Can I Forbid My Ex From Bringing Their New Partner Around Our Child?

Just like divorce, remarriage is now common in Georgia and across the United States. After a marital breakdown, your estranged spouse might find love again and decide to start a new romantic relationship. Especially when you have kids together, you may be concerned about your ex’s new partner. Such concerns may arise from the time your child spends with your…

How Child Support is Determined with a Fluctuating Income

In Georgia, parents who are not living together are usually required to create quality child support agreements which will help cover their children’s living expenses and other financial needs. Although, there is an established guideline for calculating child support amounts under state laws. However, different issues often arise when one of the child’s parents has a fluctuating income. Attorney Banks-Ware…

Health Insurance and Child Support

For any parent going through a divorce, one of the most important and pressing matters is determining child support. It is important to understand how health insurance can impact the overall child support amount and what issues should be taken into consideration when figuring out how to factor it in. The attorney at E.N. Banks-Ware Law Firm LLC can help…

What Is Considered “Income” When Calculating Child Support? 

In a divorce or legal separation involving minor children, parents are often required to establish quality child support arrangements. The support payments will be used to cover the child’s financial needs and pay living expenses. However, there are specific rules addressing child support calculations or how the child support amount is determined. A wise Georgia family law attorney can speak…

Who Pays the Kids’ College Tuition After a Divorce?  

Typically, divorce isn’t easy. If you and your spouse have children together, divorce can be even more complicated. Custody, parenting plans, visitation schedules, and child support are challenges that need consideration. In Georgia, most child custody and support obligations typically end once the child turns 18, but being a parent does not have an expiration date. So, if that child…

When Do You Need a Forensic Expert in a Divorce?

Couples going through a divorce in Georgia are required to divide their marital property equitably and fairly. However, to avoid sharing assets with their estranged partner, some deceitful spouses may decide to hide their property and finances. In the event of financial infidelity, hiring a forensic expert may be required to uncover the truth about hidden assets and income. A…

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