Many people have a misconception that a mother is most likely to win the custody battle. If we look at the stats, we will find a consistently increasing percentage of fathers winning the custody of their children. Sometimes, a mother can even lose an already won case,...
It used to be the case that a stepparent did not have a way to get custody of a step-child in a divorce case. That has now changed with the enactment of a new law in Georgia. The law allows the Court to determine that a stepparent is an “equitable caregiver.” In order...
If you’re reading this, it could potentially mean that your marriage is already in crisis mode. Along with all of the sudden unforeseen havoc that this virus is causing all over the world, there is one more symptom that is even more invisible or transparent than the...
While you’re going through your “divorce battle” as it’s been coined, you may be tempted to want to “win” the game where your spouse is the opponent. “Winning” a divorce is a common phrase people use, but it reduces a very complicated and often devastating life event...
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...