Category Archives: Family
Child Support in Georgia: What if Spouses Have Equal Incomes?
In the modern era, it is more common than ever before for both parents to work full-time jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, both spouses are employed in about 50% of all families across the nation. This trend seems to be increasing with each passing year. The PEW Research Center states that… Read More »
Who Moves Out of the Family Home after I File for a Restraining Order?
Filing for a restraining order can feel like a daunting step for many reasons. You may be reluctant to point the finger at your spouse – even after years of abuse. You may worry about how this will affect your children. You might be concerned about your financial well-being after you lose the income… Read More »
Can Child Support Include College Tuition In Georgia?
Many parents in Georgia dream of sending their children to college. But with rising tuition costs, it often feels like this dream is moving further and further out of reach. This may be especially true for divorced parents, who may be struggling with serious financial limitations after their marriages come to an end. There… Read More »
What Kind Of Training Do Family Mediators Receive?
You might have heard that family mediators can help you handle your divorce in a civilized, stress-free, and affordable manner. But what exactly are mediators? How are they trained? What do they bring to the table? These are important questions, especially if you’re approaching divorce for the first time and have no idea what… Read More »
Why You Should Avoid Posting About Your Divorce on Social Media
These days, many people have no reservations about sharing every detail of their lives on social media. They do so without second thought, and few consider the consequences of pictures, comments, and videos they upload to these platforms. Fewer still realize that everything they upload stays on the platform permanently in some form or… Read More »
What Happens When Grandparents Fight For Child Custody In Georgia?
Sometimes, the best option for a child is to be raised by their grandparent. Parents may be unfit, in prison, deceased, or prevented from taking care of children in some other way. Grandparents are often the obvious choice to receive custody, having already demonstrated their parenting skills and being biologically related to the child…. Read More »
Types Of Protective Orders In Georgia
There are three primary types of protective orders in Georgia when it comes to protecting victims of violence or other forms of harassment – Family Violence Protective Orders, Stalking Protective Orders and Dating Violence Protective Orders. Family Violence Protective Orders Family violence protective orders are available to those individuals who are past or present… Read More »
My Ex Is Gambling Our Life Savings Away After A Divorce. What Can I Do?
People can react to divorce in different ways. Some take it reasonably well, accepting that the marriage is over and moving forward as best they can. Some become violent. Others remain in a state of denial, desperately trying to keep the marriage going despite its obvious conclusion. And some… well, some just get a… Read More »
Steps To Modify Your Family Law Order
Going through a divorce or another family law issue in Georgia is often difficult and complex, and ideally, you will not need to return to court once your case is finalized and a court order is in place. Sometimes, however, issues can arise after a divorce or child custody case is finalized that may… Read More »
Social Media Steps To Take When You Are Going Through A Family Law Case
When you are going through any kind of family law case in the Atlanta area, it is important to take certain steps concerning your social media accounts in order to protect yourself. Although you may not realize it, information contained on various social media platforms could impact your divorce or child custody case, for… Read More »
