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Child Custody Involving High-Achieving Students in Atlanta
According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, many students in Atlanta face significant academic challenges and are lagging behind. For example, among certain groups, only 15 percent of students achieved math proficiency by eighth grade. However, there are always outliers. Therefore, if your student is currently excelling academically, you may be concerned about how your… Read More »
Does My Ex Have to Get a Job in Order to Qualify for Child Support in Atlanta?
If you’re paying child support in Atlanta, you may be frustrated to learn that your former spouse is unemployed. You may wonder why you are expected to work tirelessly to provide for your former spouse, while they are allowed to sit back and enjoy a life of leisure. You may ask whether Georgia law… Read More »
Can a Prenuptial Agreement in Atlanta Contain an Arbitration Clause?
If you’re approaching a marriage, you might be interested in creating an Atlanta prenuptial agreement. Perhaps you believe that this contract can protect you from unnecessary issues if your marriage ever ends in divorce. But how far do these protections go? Can you create an “arbitration clause” in your prenuptial agreement that forces both… Read More »
Why You Should Discuss Child Support in a Mediated Atlanta Divorce
If you’re approaching a divorce in Atlanta, you may have heard that the family court has the “final say” regarding child custody and child support due to concerns about the child’s best interests. Why then would you bother discussing child support during a mediated divorce? You might want to expand on this topic with… Read More »
Pros and Cons of the “2-2-3” Schedule for Child Custody in Atlanta
One of the most important aspects of child custody for Atlanta parents is the schedule. This schedule will dictate how you spend your time with your kids, and there are various options to choose from. One of the most popular options is the “2-2-3” schedule. The following chart shows a two-week rotation following a… Read More »
What Happens if My Spouse Leaves With No Explanation in Atlanta?
You come home from work one day and discover that your spouse has left the family home, completely without warning. Perhaps you find a note from them explaining their decision. Perhaps not. Whatever the case may be, you might be unsure of what to do next. Should you file for a divorce? Should you… Read More »
The Role of the “Community” in Atlanta Child Custody Cases
If you take a look at Georgia’s list of “best interest factors” for child custody, you’ll find that it mentions the word “community” multiple times. The concept of community is an important factor family courts consider in making custody decisions. So what role does your community play in your upcoming custody case? How do… Read More »
New Law in Georgia Gives Parents a New Way to Reduce Child Support
If you feel like you’re paying too much each month in child support, you might be right. A recent change in the child support law in Georgia could allow you to reduce your financial burden with greater ease. This change in the law requires courts to consider parenting time when calculating child support, which… Read More »
Is Child Support Necessary for 50/50 Custody in Atlanta?
50/50 custody has become quite common for divorced parents in Georgia. If you share equal parenting time with your ex, you might wonder whether child support is even necessary. Does it make sense to pay or receive child support if both parents devote equal amounts of time to their children? The answer may be… Read More »
Can You Get a Restraining Order Against an Ex-Husband in Atlanta?
If you’re familiar with protective orders in Georgia (also known as restraining orders), you may know that these legal protections often help deter domestic violence. You might also know that you can get a protective order against a “household member.” But what if the person abusing or harassing you is no longer living in… Read More »