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...
Handling Family Law Issues
Divorce
What happens to your cat during your divorce?
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...
Georgia non-biological custody rights in same-sex separation
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...
A roadmap for explaining divorce to your adult kids
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...
3 things every divorcing person should know
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...
The benefits of talking about divorce issues in mediation
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...
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...
Do you anticipate your divorce being full of conflict?
As much as you may want to have an amicable divorce, you likely know that it is not in the cards for you. In fact, your spouse's belligerent attitude may be one of the reasons you feel it is best to end the relationship. Unfortunately, you worry that his or her...
Who gets the dog in a Georgia divorce?
If you consider your dog to be a member of your family, you are not alone. An astounding 95% of pet owners consider their pets to be family members. You may even purchase birthday presents or cook special food for your dog. So, what happens to your...