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When you’re facing a divorce, it’s a time of great stress, especially if you weren’t the one who started the process. In fact, a study in 2015 found that women were more likely than men to initiate a divorce. For many men, being served with divorce papers may come as a shock. However, whether you are the one initiating a…
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. This is why it is important to consult a divorce lawyer in Lithonia, Georgia, before filling out and submitting a petition for divorce. Misconceptions…
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. Like so many other things related to the virus, nothing is predictable and everything changes by the minute. One thing you can depend on…
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. However, regardless of the quarantine, parents must follow child custody laws or face legal penalties. The good news is that someone who needs to move forward with a…
Financial issues, including debts, are a major cause of divorce. Common examples of financial problems that lead to divorce include: Job loss Overspending Debt accumulation One spouse’s lack of financial contribution to the household And although people often pursue divorce to solve their financial problems, they sometimes forget that they may have ongoing financial obligations after the divorce, particularly if…
As a divorced parent, it’s important to co-parent your children in a manner that fosters their growth and development. Unfortunately, however, divorced parents sometimes get caught up in their personal feelings and all but forget about the well-being of their children. In order to avoid this and other common co-parenting problems, we’ve compiled some helpful tips below. Focus on your…
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 histories together than younger couples,…
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 never gone through the divorce…
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 are considering getting a divorce…
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 or need advice on preparing…