Divorce does not have to mean harsh words and hurt feelings. If you and your spouse would prefer a more civil way to dissolve your marriage, perhaps you should consider a collaborative divorce. What is a collaborative divorce? Similar to mediation, collaborative...
When parents divorce, determining how each former spouse will contribute to their children’s care is one of the most important aspects of separation. In addition to housing, clothing and educational needs, the court may make decisions regarding both health care...
Many couples experience emotional and financial turmoil during their marriage. Unfortunately, these and other factors can contribute to the decision to divorce. While this is a perfectly reasonable conclusion based on the unique characteristics of the marriage, there...
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may have deep concerns about how the legal process of separation will impact your children, your relationship with your future ex and your own emotional and financial health. However, if you and your spouse want to...
No two divorces are alike. When one spouse is in the military, finalizing the action may be trickier in some ways. However, mediation may still prove a beneficial avenue for a military divorce. When one or both spouses reside in Georgia, alternative dispute...
If you do not have children, you may believe your divorce is likely to be an easy and straightforward process. After all, unlike many other Georgians who decide to end their marriages, you do not have to come up with a custody arrangement or parenting plan. If you...
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...
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...
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...
