If you are separated from your spouse and believe that issues regarding child custody will be hotly debated, it is possible that your attorney might have suggested a custody evaluation. You might wonder exactly what a custody evaluation is or whether an evaluation would be beneficial for your situation. The following will examine both of […]
After the dust kicked up by a divorce has settled, many parents discover that it is challenging to adapt to single life again. Over the last couple of decades with the introduction of internet technology, dating has changed substantially. Not to mention, dating with children is much more difficult than dating while single. Additionally, time […]
Divorce can be challenging for children, but it is also extremely difficult for parents. One of the many challenges that parents face following a divorce is how to successfully co-parent a child, which includes managing finances related to care of the child.
There are steps, however, that a parent can take to reduce the stress associated […]
If you are considering getting married, you have likely received a lot of advice from your friends and family about how to approach this process. These suggestions can range from minor to major, but the advice that you choose to follow is ultimately up to you.
One of the hotly debated issues relating to marriage is […]
Most often, the best option for a child of divorce is to have two parents who live within a reasonable distance of one another. Unfortunately, due to a number of factors, this is not always possible or realistic.
For many separated parents, it becomes necessary to relocate several cities or states away due to a job, […]
If you are new to the divorce process, it is common to feel overwhelmed with the number of new concepts and ideas that you must process. To make sure that your divorce reaches the best possible outcome, however, it is critical to understand what each of these processes involves. The following will review some of […]
Child support is a complex issue, which can be made even more complicated when the amount that a person must pay changes. There are a number of common misunderstandings surrounding child support payments and the modification of those court-ordered arrangements.
Most often these changes occur because one or both parent’s finances have changed as a result […]
Effective communication is key in anything when multiple people are involved. When emotions and stress level runs high (as they commonly do during a divorce), it can be difficult to speak your thoughts clearly and listen patiently to the other side.
By making certain that you practice effective communication with your lawyer during this difficult time, […]
A 2016 Harvard study published in the American Sociological Review revealed that men who are not employed have a much greater risk of experience failure in their marriage as opposed to men who have jobs. Among men who were terminated from their positions, there is a 32% higher rate of divorce as compared to men […]
Spousal support is only granted in the case of some Georgia divorces. Family law courts most often grant these orders if former spouses have different financial means and could end up having a vastly different quality of life following a divorce.
By granting support, courts can take steps to make sure that each former spouse transitions […]
