More Than 30 Years Of Family Law Experience
Though you and your ex both want what's best for your children, you might have very different ideas about what that looks like. Even with child custody and child support orders in place, disputes between parents can arise. Maybe one parent believes the custody...
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,...
Filing for divorce in Georgia does not mean picking a county or courthouse at random. The court where you or your spouse file must have jurisdiction, meaning the power to issue a ruling granting you divorce. Otherwise, the court will dismiss the filing, and you will...
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…
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…
When your divorce is complete, you and your ex-spouse are free to remarry. However, before you tie another knot, there are certain considerations at hand because remarriage after a divorce could potentially impact alimony, child support, or even child custody. If you are considering getting remarried after a divorce, you need to understand how remarrying affects divorce agreements to avoid the…
Things may change drastically over time. There is no way around it. The changes that occur in your life after a divorce may warrant a post-decree modification. Contrary to popular belief, child custody, child support, and spousal support orders are not set in stone. After a divorce has been finalized, you might still be able to request a post-decree modification…
If divorced parents have a custody and visitation agreement in place, both parties must comply with the terms and conditions of the court-ordered arrangement. However, what happens if one of the parents wants to move a child out of state? Is it possible to relocate with children after the divorce? While relocating with children is possible, the moving parent must…
It has taken a long time for same-sex couples to be legally wed. It took the landmark Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015 to legalize gay marriage in Georgia and in every other state that did not already recognize these unions. That recognition means that gay couples can enjoy all the benefits of marriage that opposite-sex couples…
Couples who chose to get married in their twenties or thirties may discover at some point in their fifties or sixties that their marriage no longer fulfills them in one way or another. Pursuing a “silver divorce” is becoming increasingly common among older couples. It is natural for priorities and preferences to change over the years. After retirement, our bodies…