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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In Georgia, the grounds for divorce include adultery, addiction, uncurable mental illness and an irretrievably broken marriage. Many people cite the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage rather than delve into potentially embarrassing situations. That...
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...
