Dividing a military pension often becomes the hardest part of a high-asset divorce. This is especially true when medical pay becomes a factor. State courts have broad power to split standard retirement funds. But the rules change completely when you hold a disability...
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5 questions to ask before choosing between mediation and litigation
When a marriage ends, one of the first decisions you face is how to move through the legal process. While mediation and litigation seem like two very different paths, they often overlap. In fact, many Georgia courts require you to attempt mediation before a judge will...
Child custody impact on pet custody decisions in divorce
When you divorce in Georgia, the court treats your pet as property, not a family member with rights. However, if you have children, judges often consider who has primary custody when deciding where your dog or cat will live. In Atlanta and the surrounding metro area,...
Communication in child custody situations
Parents who are raising children even though they are no longer involved romantically have to learn how to shift toward working as a parenting team. This isn’t always easy, partly because there might be lingering emotions about the end of the relationship....
What happens to custody when a same-sex couple separates in Georgia
Separation is hard for any family. When you are a same-sex parent in Georgia, it can feel legally uncertain in ways most other parents never have to consider. The most pressing question is usually the simplest one: what happens to your child? The answer depends...
What is a financial neutral in divorce mediation?
You may walk into mediation thinking the process will be straightforward. Then the numbers start to surface. A business with unclear value, retirement accounts that do not line up neatly, income that changes from year to year. What seemed manageable can quickly feel...
3 financial moves to avoid before filing for divorce
Before you file for divorce, some financial decisions can affect how your case plays out and what you walk away with. Many people make the mistake of acting too soon or without understanding the long-term impact. Here are 3 financial moves you should avoid before you...
3 ways to protect your business during divorce negotiations
You worked hard to build a business for your family. A divorce might feel like a threat to that legacy. As an equitable distribution state, Georgia law may consider portions of a business or its growth during marriage as marital property. This will depend on factors...
3 ways collaborative divorce reduces post-divorce litigation risk
For high-earning professionals, a Georgia divorce can affect more than your finances. Repeated disputes over assets or parenting can drain your time and focus. You may need a process that limits these conflicts before they start. Collaborative divorce helps you craft...
De facto custodian law: What LGBTQ+ parents should know
When a relationship ends, LGBTQ+ parents may learn that caregiving and legal parenthood are not treated the same under Georgia law. One parent may have carried the child, while the other handled daily care, school routines and medical decisions. Without formal legal...

