When you go through a divorce, the division of assets is not always fully within your control. While some aspects of property division are relatively straightforward, others can be murkier. Real estate, such as a family home, could be sold and the proceeds divided....
Divorce is rarely a friendly event and some issues are more hotly contested than others. One of these issues is property division, which many Georgia couples find challenging to say the least. Like child custody, property division can quickly ignite tempers and send...
Anxiety about child custody begins before parents even file the divorce documents. In most cases, both parents love their children and want to preserve the bonds they have already built. Unfortunately, experiencing this type of stress and anxiety can have a negative...
The beginning of the year is here and you’re ready. Ready for a new life and to move forward with the divorce you have been contemplating for what feels like years. You’ve come to terms with all the pros and cons of the divorce; now all you need to do is...
Most of the time, the principal figures in child custody cases are the parents of the children in question. Emotions can run high when parents are pitted against each other when they both want the lion's share of custody. When one parent passes away, however, the...
While it is true that a divorce represents the end of a marriage, it often does not represent the end of a relationship between the onetime spouses. Aspects of a divorce such as child custody can require interaction between the parents of a child, or children,...
It's no secret that family law proceedings can be emotional and fraught with tension. This is understandable -- a great deal can be at stake, and not just from a financial perspective in a divorce. Parents are often willing go to battle regarding child custody, for...
In a previous post, our blog began discussing how common it is for people who hire a family law attorney to feel entirely lost, as the ensuing language, paperwork and proceedings can seem both unfamiliar and incomprehensible. In an attempt to rectify this situation,...
Ask anyone who has been through the adoption process about their experience and there is a very good chance that they will tell you that it was one of the most rewarding things they've ever done. At the same time, there's also a very good chance that they will tell...
Last time, our blog discussed how perspectives can rapidly change in a post-divorce world, such that a person not only wants to see their practical objectives realized, but also their dreams for the future. We also discussed, however, that while all this is laudable,...