It is understandable that many women who used a husband's surname in marriage would want to use their maiden name after a divorce, but a divorce does not automatically result in a name change. Many women also choose to keep their last name because they want to have...
Divorce
Divorce for mature couples: Is divorce right for you?
For seasoned, mature couples who are having challenges in their marriages, the question is often asked whether divorce is the right decision. Late-life divorce, (sometimes called "gray divorce"), is a more difficult decision to come to than most people think. Although...
Using Mediation to Protect Your Children in Divorce
For most couples facing divorce, the children are the most important thing to consider. Parents need to make sure their kids get the best outcome possible in terms of child custody, parenting plans and child support arrangements. However, in addition to considerations...
Mediation might fit your divorce better than litigation
Emotions can run high in divorce. Difficult disputes over important matters such as the division of marital property, child custody and child support, alimony (also known as spousal support) and other issues can make feelings run even hotter. In many cases, mediation...
Divorce rates increasing for 50+ demographic
More than any other time in history, American adults have freedom and possibility in their lives that last to a much later age. Well into their fifties and beyond, Americans are able to enjoy new hobbies, new job prospects and other important adventures. Older couples...
2 signs that divorce is on the horizon
Divorce may be on your radar if you are not happily married. With the start of a new year, many people in the Cumming area find they are ready to start over and leave their partners behind. If you are one of them, it is a good idea for you to look before you leap....
New app to tell if spouse is cheating: Good idea?
The issue of infidelity is a big one for many couples seeking divorce. In fact, many spouses would want to stay together in almost any situation except infidelity from their partners. It’s one of the most important issues to the majority of married people. In...
Robot lawyers handling your divorce?
New tech innovations appear in every field on a daily basis. These innovations work to simplify and streamline our day to day process. These technologies have been steadily taking on more important tasks in our lives as we advance in technological knowledge. One of...
Skyrocketing Bitcoin increases concerns, scrutiny in divorce
At the beginning of 2017, the digital currency Bitcoin was selling for less than $1,000. Today, as this is being written, one Bitcoin is going for more than $16,000. Earlier this month, it topped $18,000. The year-long surge in value has attracted attention for the...
Late life divorce requires better planning
The life expectancy of Americans in most demographics is increasing. Of course, this is good news. However, there are numerous challenges that come with this increase of life expectancy. There are much greater medical costs for people as they get older. Further,...

