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The choice to move forward with divorce is often the most difficult decision a person may make in his or her life. Even though a divorce is challenging and complex for every member of the family, a couple may choose to eliminate as much difficulty from this process as...
You might have seen it coming, meaning that you suspected that your marriage was heading for divorce for quite some time before you actually filed a petition. On the other hand, you might be able to relate to spouses in Georgia and elsewhere who say that they were...
The breakdown of a marriage can happen to anyone, including people with wealth and means. When those with high assets divorce, certain financial matters influence how that divorce unfolds, and it usually requires delicacy. Many people turn to their financial advisor...
Modifications in child custody arrangements occur in certain scenarios. When these situations arise, courts always focus on what is in the best interest of the child. Maybe there was a tug-of-war over child custody arrangements or maybe the parents amicably agreed...
Extreme Jealousy Jealousy is a sign of insecurity and lack of trust, but the abuser will say that it is a sign of love. The abuser will question the victim about who they talk to, accuse them of flirting, or be jealous of time spent with their friends, family, or...
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an individual, sometimes an attorney or mental health professional, who acts as the child’s voice throughout the child custody or child custody modification process. This ensures that the court is able to act in the child’s best interests....
Since it seems like everyone has a smartphone nowadays, people frequently ask whether it is legal in Georgia to record their conversations or whether it is the crime of Eavesdropping to do so. For audio recordings, the answer is easy. Georgia, like most states, is a...
It’s possible, though rare, to have your marriage annulled in Georgia. Georgia law disfavors annulment, meaning that the courts look at annulment requests very skeptically and require a lot of strong proof before they’ll grant such a request. However, it’s critical to...
How do you calculate child-support in Georgia? What income is imputable to you? If you receive Fringe benefits, these can count as income: In Georgia, the first step in determining a child support obligation is to “determine the monthly gross income of both the...
Many people consider their pets as part of the family, I certainly do! However, the law categorizes pets as property to be divided during a divorce. In many cases, the pet is awarded to only one spouse, thus preventing the other spouse from seeing their pet. But some...