No one likes to think about filing for a divorce, but unfortunately this does happen more commonly than people would like. It is estimated that between 40% and 50% of all marriages end in divorce. According to some statistics, 9% of people had ended 1 marriage by the...
The unfortunate reality of divorce is that if the couple has kids, it’s the children that tend to suffer the most from divorce. When parents divorce, they may choose to live close enough to ensure the child has to undergo the least possible changes. However, in some...
The general and overriding basis for the decision as to which parent should be awarded custody of a minor child or minor children is the “best interest of the child” standard. In Georgia, while a party may have a jury trial in a divorce case, the decision as to child...
No, in Georgia, unless the father filed a legal action in the courts and obtained an order granting him rights to visitation and/or custody. Even if the father did not sign the forms or the birth certificate, he can still render his child legitimate by filing a legal...
In today’s world, people love to share everything on social media. At our family law firm in Marietta GA, we often see how what a spouse or witness has posted on a social media site may affect the outcome of a family law case. So everyone should be extremely careful...
Your divorce is finalized, and you’re now officially single. It may have been a while since your last date. Maybe you’ve even forgotten what it’s like to date, or how to date. Which dating apps do people use these days? Do you want a long-term relationship or...
There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia. Twelve of the grounds are what are considered “fault” grounds. One ground is the so called “no fault” ground. The twelve fault grounds are as follows: Intermarriage by persons within the prohibited degrees of...
You’ve made the decision to get a divorce and you’ve retained a divorce lawyer. One of the first things you’ll need to do is gather all the necessary documentation for your lawyer. Your lawyer may accept digital documents; ask them if they prefer that over paper...
Divorce is rarely a happy occasion (although divorce parties are a thing now). If you and your spouse have kids, you’ll need to have the painful talk with them about your divorce. Your kids might already know that it’s coming, but the healthiest thing to do for them...
Divorce is an ordeal for everyone involved. In the divorce process (and for a period of time after), ex-spouses generally go through a wave of different emotions associated with grief. It stands to reason and the same goes for their children. Once the divorce process...