Your pet is part of your family. It provides joy, comfort and companionship to your entire family. However, choosing who gets the family pet in a divorce gets complicated, especially if you have children. Therefore, Georgia has a process for determining who gets the...
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Establishing paternity in Georgia without a paternity test
Establishing paternity is a key step in many child custody cases. If either the mother or the court calls into question the validity of your paternity, it becomes more difficult for you to defend your parental rights without first passing a paternity test. The Georgia...
How does child custody for unmarried parents work?
If you are a parent who is not married, you should consider creating a child custody arrangement to help you share parenting rights and responsibilities. Unmarried parents have distinct concerns when dealing with child custody issues. Learning about child custody for...
What assets are considered marital property in Georgia?
If you are getting divorced in Georgia, you must consider how you will divide your marital assets. According to the state, marital property is anything acquired during your marriage. Things will be much smoother if you agree on dividing these assets. However, if you...
Does the SCRA allow military members to delay a divorce?
A military divorce is a complex process, especially when a spouse is on active duty. Some legal protections for active military members, like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, can further complicate and potentially delay the divorce process. What is the...
3 facts about child custody and visitation in Georgia
For parents of minor children, determining custody and visitation is often the most difficult aspect of divorce. Parents navigating the divorce process should understand Georgia's laws regarding child custody and visitation. 1. Stepparents have rights under the...
3 facts about divorcing while overseas in the military
As military members, traveling the world to different duty stations is not uncommon. However, whether the non-military spouses travel too, there are several challenges to getting divorced while stationed outside the United States. Here are a few facts to help navigate...
Can collaborative divorce filing make people happier compared to a normal divorce?
Collaborative divorce can help to make the process of dissolving a marriage more manageable for both parties. When spouses are able to agree to the most important matters that they need to decide, they do not need to go through the stress and expense of litigation....
How to discuss getting a postnup in a same-sex marriage
Most married individuals would see the suggestion of getting a postnuptial agreement as a red flag. While a prenup can give your partner the idea that you are unsure about marriage, a postnup can scare your spouse into thinking that you have your sights set on...
3 signs that a collaborative divorce might be right for you
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...