Co-parenting can be a challenge, but summer can offer a unique opportunity to make memories with your children and create a positive co-parenting environment. It’s up to you and your co-parent to figure out what works for everyone. As you plan for summer, consult the parenting plan to determine what special terms there are in […]
Author: Kristen Tipping
Will I take on my spouse’s debt in a divorce?
Divorce gets messy not just because of people’s emotions but also because of how intertwined their lives become during marriage. People share checking accounts and houses. They combine their retirement savings and take out joint credit cards. Then, when they divorce, they have to sort through all of their belongings and also their financial applications […]
Continue reading Will I take on my spouse’s debt in a divorce? ...
Does it matter who files for divorce first in Georgia?
It’s not necessarily wise to rush into a divorce. Rushing leads to more mistakes no matter what you’re doing, and that certainly is true with preparing for a divorce. It is best to take your time and make sure that you get all of the details right. That being said, while there is no technical […]
Continue reading Does it matter who files for divorce first in Georgia? ...
How do you know if you’re ready to adopt a child
The decision to adopt a child may be the biggest decision that you make in your life. After all, bringing a child into your family creates a number of emotional and financial obligations to which you must adhere, and it can make a world of difference to the child whom you’re adopting. But before you […]
Continue reading How do you know if you’re ready to adopt a child ...
Do most divorces take place in January?
January is commonly referred to as the Divorce Month. It has a reputation as the time of year when divorce cases spike in frequency and more couples are looking to split up. But what is it about January that creates this rise in divorce filings? Is there anything inherent about this month, in particular, that […]
Continue reading Do most divorces take place in January? ...
Communication is critical during divorce
Out of the countless reasons couples divorce, lack of communication is near or at the top of the most common issues that eventually end marriages. While nothing can change a path that saw a union dissolve, trying to build a more robust dialogue during a life-changing event can help with marital dissolution. When nothing can […]
Continue reading Communication is critical during divorce ...
What to know about parenting plans in Georgia
Parents who do not intend to continue their romantic relationship have to make some challenging decisions. Creating a parenting plan is a crucial step for divorcing parents and those who never married and now intend to end their romantic relationship or cohabitation. When you know the basics about parenting plans, you will feel more comfortable […]
Continue reading What to know about parenting plans in Georgia ...
Is a post-adoption contact agreement best for the child?
Adopting a child can be one of the best decisions that you can make. But the process is oftentimes more complex than many people realize. After all, there’s a lot to take into consideration. You have to think about what adoption means for the child and how they will cope with it, how the adoption […]
Continue reading Is a post-adoption contact agreement best for the child? ...
How is paternity legally established in Georgia?
Establishing the proper care for your child is essential. Regardless of your relationship with the other parent, you want your child to have the care and resources they need to thrive. In many situations, one of the first steps to developing a co-parenting relationship is establishing paternity. While paternity may be a simple question for […]
Continue reading How is paternity legally established in Georgia? ...
Why might women be more likely to initiate a divorce?
The fact that divorce affects slightly more couples than not is no surprise. But given the fact that most heterosexual women typically suffer financial decline post-divorce, why are they the ones who typically end their marriage? If you consider evolutionary theory, mismatches between males and females may influence divorce decisions. Is it possible that the […]
Continue reading Why might women be more likely to initiate a divorce? ...
