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Relocating with children after a divorce creates legal challenges, especially when custody agreements exist. Georgia courts decide relocation cases based on the child’s best interests. A major 2021 court ruling changed how judges handle these cases, making it more...
In Georgia, alimony often plays an important role in divorce settlements, providing financial support to one spouse after a marriage ends. But what happens if marital misconduct influences the divorce? Understanding how behavior affects alimony decisions helps spouses...
Prenuptial agreements offer numerous advantages. By understanding how assets and debts will be outlined and divided, couples can create a clear and legally binding plan in the event of a divorce. Prenups safeguard individual interests and help reduce potential...
The timing of receiving an inheritance plays a very important role in its division during a Georgia divorce. Whether received before or during the marriage, when an inheritance was received can impact whether it is classified as separate or marital property....
Separations and divorce can be hard on everyone, especially for any children involved. To help children through their transition from living in one home to having two residences, parents must think carefully about custody and visitation arrangements and how they will...
In 2022, Georgia had a state divorce rate of 2.2 per 1,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deciding to file for divorce is a significant and often emotionally charged decision. However, there are potential benefits for the spouse who...
The state of Georgia requires divorcing couples to attend mediation before reaching the trial stage of their divorce. While some cases go to trial, many cases are settled in mediation. Georgia courts encourage couples to work together to resolve their conflicts with a...
Most marriages start out on a positive note, leading many couples to believe they do not need a prenuptial agreement. However, people, circumstances and relationships change, often leaving struggling couples wishing to have a legal agreement with their spouse. Many...
If you and your spouse are considering divorce in Georgia, you have options to approach the process. Divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation. In mediation, a neutral third-party mediator guides you and your spouse as you work to settle your divorce. Here are...
You may think of paternity testing as something that is only required when a birth mother is not sure of the father of her baby. The truth is that paternity testing is much more widely used than you think, and for many different reasons. In fact, you should understand...
