If you are a lesbian woman who is in the process of divorcing your spouse or separating from your partner, you may have pressing questions if the two of you share children. Because laws surrounding same-sex marriage and parenthood are still new, determining custody in...
Marriage does not appeal to all couples. For those who reside in the Atlanta metro area, a domestic partnership may turn out more fitting. When a couple commits to each other in a domestic partnership, it gives them some of the same benefits as married spouses....
For married parents, it is rarely easy to inform children about an impending divorce. After all, even if your kids have grown, they may feel a sense of abandonment, uncertainty or even anger. They may also wonder about their future relationships with you and their...
Going through a divorce is always challenging, but it can be slightly less stressful if you know what to expect. Here are three things to know if you are going to file for divorce. 1. Property division is not always 50/50 There is a common misconception that divorcing...
When you know or suspect that you may have fathered a child in Georgia, you may want to register yourself with the state’s Putative Father Registry. The registry gives you a chance to enter your information so that you receive a notification when certain things happen...
Property division can be one of the biggest challenges in a divorce. In Georgia, how the court divides your assets between you and your ex-spouse depends on several different factors. If you have a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, the court will...
When it comes to divorce for a couple where one party is in the military and one is non-military, there are certain rules to follow. If the couple is older and the marriage lasted longer than 20 years, there are additional rules about military retirement pay, medical...
If you serve in the military and are facing a divorce, you likely have concerns about how the state will divide your pension. The answer to this common question varies based on the type of plan, your status in the military and other factors. Review the first part of...
Georgia courts often require or recommend mediation. However, you may worry that going through mediation instead of litigation could compromise your settlement. According to Georgia's alternative dispute resolution rules, though, you lose none of your rights to a...
Many transgender people consider changing their names in order to be consistent with their chosen gender identity. Is a legal name change possible for a transgender person in the state of Georgia? A little background The rights transgender people can enjoy are a mix...
