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One tangential and unfortunate byproduct of some relationships, both ongoing and following divorce or separation, is family violence, especially acts of domestic abuse that are committed by one partner against another, or against children. In Georgia and throughout...
It is a maxim in family law that every divorce is unique, and that is far from surprising, given the differences that exist in every family. In a certain instance, a couple might be able to end their marriage with relatively few or even no sticking points to negotiate...
There is obviously a lot to think about for many couples during the divorce process, which can increase the odds that something important might not be sufficiently addressed or even attended to. An experienced family law attorney can of course help ensure that...
A mediator and author on divorce wants divorced couples with children to note a couple points right out of the box following their marital dissolution. First, says Tara Fass, you really do need to let go -- right now -- of any overt rancor and hostility that featured...
We have noted in prior select posts that Georgia differs from a number of states in how its judges construe and award alimony following divorce. Alimony (or spousal support) is certainly a judicial remedy in Georgia and awarded in some cases, but, generally, it is not...
A family law case that is exhaustively working its way through the court system in another state has broad relevance in other states as well, including in Georgia. The matter underscores the importance of working with an experienced attorney where important legal...
A recent story from a national television outlet in Georgia delves into the subject of child support in the state, both its dimensions and the economic repercussions it has across a wide swath of concerns. As the story notes, support truly is a big deal, both within...
There can certainly be many and, to some people, non-obvious things to think about during the divorce process. Attend to this, tick off that, make a change here, check that box there. There can be matters to focus upon from property division and support issues to...
A case involving a judicial spousal support order following a Georgia divorce decades ago was recently before the state's Supreme Court, with justices expected to make a final ruling on the matter sometime this summer. The litigants were married more than 50 years...
A father's claim that a judge's comments in a child custody hearing indicated judicial bias in favor of his ex-wife is receiving media attention focused on discussion of a judge interjecting opinions about a case that he or she is presiding over. Although the case...
