After your divorce, you may have been eager to return to your maiden name, in spite of the necessary paperwork the change required. Having a different last name from your child may be a point of irritation, or even an inconvenience. According to the Georgia General...
Child Custody
How secure is DNA testing for paternity?
From identifying criminals to learning facts about your ancestors, DNA testing has become an accepted and even common part of modern culture. Proving paternity in a Georgia custody case is another popular use of this scientific test, and it may be an option you are...
Reducing a child’s stress during divorce
No matter how well parents in Georgia manage to hide the conflict of divorce from their children, the event itself upsets the security of a child’s life. A single transition can cause a sense of instability that leads to stress, but according to the Institute...
New law protects visitation rights of extended family members
During a Georgia divorce, the changes and adjustments that must be made are often difficult for children to process. Regardless of the age of the child, Psychology Today points out that the parenting plan and visitation rights may facilitate recovery by preserving...
How age may affect your child’s post-divorce needs
During your child custody case in Georgia, one of the judge’s primary concerns will be making the decisions that are in your child’s best interests. To do this, he or she must consider the state of your child’s emotions, developmental stage and...
Is bird’s nest co-parenting right for you?
When you and your spouse are considering the ways that your divorce in Georgia may impact your child, the transition from one home to two is often a factor. However, according to Psychology Today, some parents who have joint custody may be able to maintain a single...
Use caution with social media during divorce
Most of us these days use social media as an outlet to express themselves. Facebook, twitter and other social media platforms can be a great way to express our feelings to many people we know. However, this approach can be extremely dangerous during a divorce. What...
Adolescents and divorce
As the parent of a teenager, you may believe that your Georgia divorce will not be as emotionally traumatic because of your child’s age. However, while younger children do typically have fewer coping skills to deal with the separation, teenagers may suffer just...
Is your summer parenting schedule fair?
While you and your child’s other parent are debating the details of your parenting plan during your divorce in Georgia, the natural structure of the school year naturally defines much of the schedule. However, the weeks of summer vacation provide more...
What information belongs in your parenting plan?
Your child's busy school and activity schedules may seem complicated for you and your spouse to navigate. However, when a divorce is pending in Georgia, the parenting plan arrangements you must develop may be much more complex. The Maryland Judiciary explains that the...

