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...
Handling Family Law Issues
When is it time to hire a divorce attorney?
When you decide to end your marriage, you may be hesitant to hire a divorce attorney. Whether you have concerns about the expense or want to avoid conflict, you should at least have a consultation with a lawyer to learn more about your rights, responsibilities and...
3 commonly forgotten issues in a divorce
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you likely have a great deal on your mind. After all, not only must you cope with the emotional and mental consequences of divorce, but you also must think about starting the next chapter of your life. If you do not plan...
How to establish pet custody and visitation in divorce
If you have pets and are thinking about divorcing your partner, you should think about how your situation affects them. Georgia is one of several states that view pets as property in divorce. Although you consider your pets as family members, you should not rely on...