Ordway Law Group, LLC In past decades, alimony — now referred to as "spousal support" — was a given for many divorced women. But times have changed, and such is no longer the case in 2018.
Work with your ex-spouse for a successful school year
Nothing throws a kink in a well-crafted custody schedule like the start of a new school year. Between homework, sports events, after-school clubs, choir or band practice and all the other things that can occupy both kids and their parents, it can be tough to maintain a workable plan.
Unexpected factors that increase the cost of divorce
Divorce can be lengthy and costly, and there are numerous factors that play into the cost of divorce, one of which being the state you live in. Georgia tends to be one of the more expensive states. Fortunately, it is not as expensive as California, while divorce in Wyoming is the cheapest.
These mistakes could cost you your spousal support check
If you are someone who receives alimony, you need to make sure that you don't do something that could eliminate your right to it. One of those things could be moving in with a new partner. If you change your circumstances and plan to get married or become engaged, you'll give your ex the perfect reason to head back to court and seek the termination of a spousal support order.
A parenting agreement can resolve many child custody issues
As you move through your divorce, you and your ex-spouse will have to work out the finer details regarding child custody and related issues. While you hope this goes smoothly, you know that it could be a sticking point.
Long-distance parenting is possible despite challenges
A long-distance relationship with your children isn't an ideal situation. You must ensure that you are making an effort to nourish your relationship with them. This might be a complex undertaking. However, it is possible for you to do this.
If I go to rehab, will I lose custody of my kids?
There are many Atlanta residents struggling mightily with addictions. Whether it's an addiction to opiates, methamphetamine, alcohol or other substances, if you're a parent of minor children, your substance abuse is a major impediment to good parenting.
Protect your business from your divorce
Nobody gets married expecting to get divorced a few years later, but it happens. If you run a business, you need to protect your enterprise from the possibility of a divorce long before you say, "I do."
How to keep your antiques in the divorce
You have always appreciated furniture from other time periods, and you have worked hard during your marriage to fill your home with valuable pieces that enrich your life. Now, your spouse is talking about divorce, and you worry that you will have to sell off your collection or lose some of your favorite pieces to your spouse during property division. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your odds of coming out of property division with what is important to you.
Get prepared, so you can avoid financial surprises during divorce
As a female going through a divorce, you're probably aware that there are a few challenges you may have that others do not. A surprising 46 percent of women asked about divorce stated that it came with financial surprises they weren't prepared for, which is not something you have to go through. Good preparation and knowledge about the divorce process can help you.
Prepare to avoid these common post-divorce mistakes
Your life before divorce and after divorce is sure to be different. While this may bother you at first, it's important to realize that you now have full control over your future.
Medically fragile children may need special child custody orders
Parenting a child who has special needs is difficult, especially when those needs are intensive. A complex medical diagnosis or a challenging mental health condition can really put pressure on the parents as they try to ensure that the child's best interests are considered with every decision.
Is your family's business at risk in your divorce?
Divorce can have a great deal of collateral damage. For instance, often the relationships the spouses had with friends and family members are adversely affected by divorce. Some of the friends of the couple and even close relatives may feel as if they have to "take sides" and wind up cutting off or limiting contact with one spouse.
