The end of a marriage is the beginning of a process of separating two lives. Associated with this split are many considerations. One such consideration is who retains the family pet. While pets are often valuable companions and considered part of the family, Georgia...
Divorce is often a messy and complicated process, and emotions may run higher if the divorce involves children and figuring out a custody schedule. Determining which parent receives primary custody is an emotionally draining process, but you can take several steps to...
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for all involved, especially when children are part of the equation. Amidst the turmoil, ensuring the financial stability and security of your children is important. One effective way to achieve this is by...
Even after years together building a life, married couples can easily drift apart and want different things. Considering that Georgia has one of the highest divorce rates in the U.S., many couples face this change in life. When divorce happens for high-asset couples,...
While there are many challenging aspects of divorce, co-parenting with a former spouse is often the most difficult. You and your ex must create a united front when it comes to child-rearing for the benefit of your children. However, doing is easier said than done when...
When you separated from your former spouse, you likely had to create a parenting plan and custody agreement for your children. Most of the time these agreements work for both parents, but there are times when they can create challenges. If you have custody of your...
When families split up due to divorce and neither parent cannot raise the kids, the grandparents often step in and claim custody. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy reports that the legal aspects of grandparents claiming custody of their...
Divorces are stressful and complicated. The division of assets is challenging, especially in high-asset divorce cases and those with financial trusts. Trusts have complicated laws. When you formed your trust and what property it holds has an impact on how it is...
If you and your spouse share a large estate, you likely have concerns about how divorce will impact your assets. During a contested divorce, a judge with limited time and knowledge of your family’s finances may have to make crucial decisions about how to divide and...
Divorcing spouses must navigate their changing personal relationship while building separate lives. In addition, a divorce involving children from a previous relationship may present further complications. Georgia is one of the few states to address stepparents'...
