Divorce planning, with the aid of proven legal counsel

“Your divorce attorney does not cut your hair; your hair stylist should not practice law.” That is advice — rather obvious, but sometimes necessarily given — proffered by one family law commentator in a media opinion piece that shares some winning strategies for persons involved in divorce proceedings in Georgia and elsewhere. What Daniel Clement […]

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Divorce mediation can also be effective following dissolution

The expression “scorched earth” fits seamlessly with certain depictions of armed conflict. And divorce. At least some divorces. Couples in certain instances retain their personal resentments and acrimony throughout the dissolution process, rendering it a virtual imperative that they end their marriage in the same adversarial fashion that they endured it. That means inside the […]

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Dealing with post-divorce financial concerns of the “out” spouse

A certified financial planner who regularly contributes media pieces on personal investment decisions and wealth management recently wrote an article about a person he terms the “out spouse” following a divorce. That designation conveniently contrasts, of course, with the “in spouse,” who can most easily be understood as the former partner who has a seemingly […]

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Child support necessary to meet rising costs of raising a child

Every Georgia parent is responsible for financially supporting their children. If the parents of the child are no longer a couple, then child support will be assigned to make sure that children are getting the support they deserve and need. In Georgia, raising children can get expensive. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture it costs […]

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A top concern for divorcing couples is the cost

Couples report that the financial hit that people can take during the divorce process is a top concern for those contemplating a separation. In fact, outside of child custody is appears to be the number one concern for all couples that are getting divorced. The average cost of a divorce is $15,000. However, there is […]

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Georgia parents need plans to avoid disputes as kids go to school

As hard as it is to believe for many of Georgia’s children, the end of summer is right around the corner. This means that many have gone back to school or will shortly. While many parents celebrate this time of year, the back-to-school season can raise some issues for parents who are starting the divorce […]

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Assets included in property division may surprise some Georgians

Divorce is a complicated process, but perhaps nothing may be more confusing to those entering the process than asset division. In fact, every situation is unique and requires careful review to develop a proper understanding of what valuable assets may be included in the property to be split during the divorce. Take, for example, a […]

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Men have rights in Georgia family law courts

When a baby is born, there is almost never a debate about who that child’s mother is. However, it can be more difficult to determine who that child’s biological father is. When a couple is married, the woman’s husband is presumed to be the baby’s father, but in some cases DNA testing is necessary to […]

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Fathers’ rights in family law matters: evolving, changing reality

If there’s one arena where most men in Georgia and across the country feel comparatively disadvantaged and view that a legal outcome will likely favor their ex-spouse, it is family law court. Numerous reports, studies and comments from men themselves strongly indicate that such a jaundiced male view has long existed, with many men facing […]

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Financial issues are important to divorcing couples

When couples in Georgia decide to end their marriage, there are a lot of considerations that must be made. People have to literally split their entire lives into two. While the process is straightforward for some, high-asset couples may find that their divorce is even more complex. In addition to typical divorce issues — like […]

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