When parents separate or divorce in Georgia, one of the most important issues to resolve is how they will share custody and parenting time of their children. Parenting time refers to the schedule that determines how much time each parent spends with the children after a breakup or divorce, and it’s essential for ensuring that […]
Are you concerned about how divorce might affect your credit score? Understanding how divorce can influence your credit score—and what you can do to reduce any negative effects—is crucial for safeguarding your financial future. How Divorce Can Affect Your Credit Score Joint Accounts and Shared Debts One of the primary ways a divorce can impact […]
Divorce is often an emotional process, and when it comes to dividing pet custody, the stakes can feel incredibly high. As pet custody becomes increasingly common and pets are seen as cherished family members, navigating pet custody during a divorce can be a complex and sensitive issue. The Legal Status of Pets in Divorce In […]
Divorce is a challenging process that can be further complicated when adult children still live at home. In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend of adult children returning to live with their parents after college or due to financial challenges, often referred to as the boomerang generation. If you find yourself in this […]
Facing a divorce can leave you feeling overwhelmed with your circumstances and unsure about what to expect from the upcoming process. To help offer some clarity about the divorce process in Georgia, we’re shedding light on the general steps of a divorce. Yours may deviate from the following steps, but these are the general steps […]
There is no easy way to approach a divorce, even when it is amicable. But contested divorces are even more challenging to navigate. If you are facing a contested divorce in Georgia, you may be curious about whether certain processes, like mediation, are required. Let’s explore the requirements for divorce mediation and answer a couple […]
If you are in the midst of a family law case involving child custody or you are about to find yourself involved in a child custody case, you have probably heard about “mediation” and how it may be recommended or even required for your case. This type of dispute resolution keeps you and the other […]
For most people, divorce is an emotionally complex process, and the complexity tends to increase when there are children involved. If you and your spouse are deciding on custody arrangements and are curious about the possible arrangements that can be finalized, let us share about the types of custody in Georgia and the most common […]
If you are in a highly contested divorce case, and the judge has appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of your child throughout the proceeding, you may wonder what that means for your child and what that requires from you as the parent. Before diving in, let us first take a […]
A guardian ad litem, or “guardian for the lawsuit” when translated, is a court-appointed advocate and representative for the child or children involved in a custody dispute that has reached litigation. Not to be mistaken for someone with legal guardianship of the child, the guardian ad litem only provides advocacy and representation for children as […]
