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...
Handling Family Law Issues
3 limitations of prenups
Prenuptial agreements are no longer a point of contention in modern divorces. A prenup makes sure the couple has more control over the division of their property, and it can help you ensure that any family heirlooms you have remain in the family. However,...
4 reasons to get a paternity test
Few life events are more exciting than welcoming a new baby into your family. After all, children offer an immediate way for any parent to leave a legacy. Still, if you are not confident your son or daughter is biologically yours, you may have lingering doubts that...
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...
What everyone should know about Social Security and divorce
For many people, Social Security is an important source of income in their golden years. However, some miss out on it because they fail to collect Social Security benefits from a former spouse. Certain criteria need to be present for you to receive...
A prenup or postnup can help a divorcing same-sex couple
Divorce is now legal in Georgia for a married same-sex couple. Concerns always accompany the property division phase of the proceedings, which may turn into a contentious event.If the couple signed either a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, an efficient and less...
Understanding benefits eligibility after a military divorce
If you are a non-military member who is currently involved in a divorce from a serviceman or woman, you may have questions about whether you will still be able to utilize military benefits once your divorce becomes final. Conversely, if you are a military member...
Is alimony required when divorce was the other person’s fault?
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...
Why unmarried fathers should establish legitimation
Fathers who have children out of wedlock may assume that they have the right to be involved in their child's life. Unfortunately, this is not the case.Unmarried mothers automatically have parental rights. However, men who father children out of wedlock do not have a...
Same-sex couples and stepparent adoptions
With the recognition of same-sex marriage in Georgia, same-sex couples now have access to an adoption choice that was previously available only to heterosexual couples: stepparent adoptions.In the past, same-sex couples in Georgia who wanted to adopt a partner's child...