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According to statistics from GrandFacts, about 218,708 children under 18 years of age in Georgia live with their grandparents. Just like parents, grandparents play an important role in raising their grandchildren in many families across Georgia.

Military divorces are just like civilian divorces, right? Not really... Each spouse can hail from a different state, they can both be stationed in a state or country far removed from where they grew up or where they got married, and they may even own property in a third state far away from their current location.

Often, one of the toughest things to tackle during a divorce is child custody. It is one thing to divide personal property, assets, and debts. It is one thing to divide personal property, assets, and debts. It is quite another to divide custody of your children.

Georgia, which has one of the nation’s highest marriage rates, also has one of the nation’s highest divorce rates — with roughly 14 married persons divorcing out of every 1,000. The national average, in contrast, is closer to 11 per 1,000 married persons.

According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia, in 2019, there were 11,205 divorces and annulments statewide. Going through a divorce can be an emotional and overwhelming experience that can affect every aspect of your life, including your assets and finances.

For many men, being served with divorce papers may come as a shock. However, whether you are the one initiating a divorce or the one who was served with papers, it’s a process that is unsettling and can determine the shape of your new life moving forward.

Divorce can be messy. The complexities surrounding legal issues such as child custody, adoption, division of assets, or spousal support make it easy for one or both parties to have misconceptions about family laws in Georgia.

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed some couples to their limits. Those who are contemplating divorce, have filed for divorce, or who have been served with divorce papers may be wondering how quarantine will affect their case.

Conflicting news reports, quarantine mandates, and health concerns can make it difficult for any spouse or parent who is going through a divorce or dealing with child custody to follow Georgia laws.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every facet of American life. The most critical element in adhering to newly enacted pandemic policies has been social distancing. However, shelter-in-place rules do not supersede custody orders.