Divorce affects the entire family, especially children. Breaking the news to them requires care and sensitivity. Parents must approach this conversation with love and honesty, ensuring their children feel supported during this challenging time. Here are five tips to...
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What is probation in Georgia?
When you are charged with a crime in Georgia and learn that you could receive probation, you may consider this a good option. After all, most people see probation as a better alternative to a jail or prison sentence. However, before you commit to probation, it is...
Should you consider divorce mediation?
Divorce can be challenging and emotional. While traditional litigation is one option, divorce mediation could be an alternative. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a process where you and your spouse work with a neutral third party, called a mediator, to...
5 ways social media can impact divorce proceedings
In today's digital age, social media plays a huge role in our daily lives, including during divorce proceedings. While platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter keep us connected, they can also bring complications. Social media can influence the outcome of legal...
How can you divide retirement accounts in a divorce?
Couples spend years building their nest egg, carefully setting aside money for retirement. When they face divorce, suddenly, those hard-earned savings are at stake. In Georgia, courts often count retirement accounts as marital property, subjecting them to division....
How can I initiate child custody proceedings in Georgia?
When it comes to your child's well-being, you must ensure they're in a safe and stable environment. But what happens when disagreements with your co-parent about their care and upbringing lead to conflict and uncertainty? If you're facing a custody dispute in Georgia,...
Top signs that the prosecution’s case is weak
When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, the prosecution will appear confident that they can obtain a conviction and impose harsh penalties on you. But their case may be weaker than they’re letting on. If this is the situation, you need to identify the flaws...
How can my relationship with my ex affect child custody?
When going through a divorce, the most critical issue for parents is child custody. And, especially with contentious divorces, you may wonder whether your relationship with your soon-to-be ex-spouse will play a role in the court’s child custody decision. The answer is...
Does Georgia require an attorney for a divorce?
As readers of this legal blog know, navigating the divorce process can feel like traversing a battlefield. It can also be expensive, and as a result, many wonder if an attorney is necessary (or even required). In Georgia, you are not legally required to have an...
Financial mistakes to avoid during divorce
Although divorce is the end of one chapter of your life, it also sets in place the building blocks of your future. This is especially true when it comes to your finances, which is why it’s critically important that you know how to navigate your marriage dissolution in...