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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 quite another to divide custody of your children. Child custody can be an extremely emotional and stressful part of divorce even under the best circumstances. When couples can’t agree on custody issues, the…
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. Divorce typically involves a division of shared assets such as the home and joint possessions. When children…
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. An important question that usually arises is who gets what in a divorce. If you are considering divorce or…
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…
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. For most people in Georgia, social distancing has meant staying home or limiting interaction with other people in public. However, shelter-in-place rules do not supersede custody orders. As such, parents who are sharing custody…
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…