Back in the day, cohabitation was scandalous. It was simply and completely inappropriate for unmarried couples to live together. Over time, American society softened its views on cohabitation. Today, cohabitation is widely viewed as a common-sense way for people to...
For both men and women living in the state of Georgia,ย theย divorce rate is higher than rates in other parts of the United States. There are several tips for divorcing couples to follow when going through a divorce. However, one people often overlook is the use of...
Prenuptial agreements are some of the most important contracts in family law. They no longer represent an "anti-love" contract that immediately dooms a marriage before it starts. Instead, prenuptial agreements are now seen as prudent legal documents that protect each...
When entering into divorce, many people look at dividing the assets as one of the most important factors to consider. And it is. However, a lot of people fail to think about debts. It is easy to assume that whichever party took on a debt should be the one who absorbs...
One of the most common questions we get asked by clients is whether they need grounds for divorce. It is easy to get confused as to whether Georgia is a no-fault state and as to the various reasons that are acceptable for divorce in the state. As each state has...
Many people facing divorce are tempted to handle their divorces on their own. With all of the knowledge and resources available online today, people may wonder if it is worth it to hire a lawyer to represent them in their divorce cases. Especially for people who love...
Be proud of your conduct during your divorce, you may very well have to answer for it in court. Most people realize that it is important to be on your best behavior before and during divorce proceedings. During the process of divorce, you probably know intuitively...
"Your results may vary." Readers will recognize that as a disclaimer on just about every ad they see for any weight-loss program. Divorce is not about weight loss, but in some cases, analogies might exist. Dissolving a marriage can be difficult and emotionally...
June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, declaring bans on interracial marriage unconstitutional The Case Mildred Jeter, a black woman, and Richard Loving, a white man, drove from Central Point, Virginia to...
Same-sex marriage was legalized at the federal level in 2015. This sweeping legalization is certainly a means of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, and while same-sex couples can now get married in any state, they may hit some snags when it comes to divorce. This...