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...
Divorce
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...
Factors used to determine alimony in Georgia
Even if both spouses are working outside the home, it is likely that they are bringing in different amounts of income. If the couple decides to get a divorce, the spouse that is earning less money may have a more difficult time maintaining the marital lifestyle to...
7 tips for preparing for your divorce consultation
Deciding to end a marriage can be a difficult and confusing time, especially when you have done everything to save it. As you take the first steps toward a new chapter in your life, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by the unknown. Here are seven essential tips to...
Is birdnesting a wise move in a Georgia divorce?
Child welfare is a crucial consideration that divorcing parents have to prioritize above all else. In this context, birdnesting, where the children remain in the family home while the parents rotate in and out, can be a co-parenting option that promotes stability and...
Can divorce benefit your kids?
Every parent who finds themselves in an unhappy marriage worries about what effect a divorce will have on their children. After all, children of divorce were once commonly thought to suffer a great deal, emotionally, from the upheaval in their lives caused by their...
2 ways couples can minimize stress during divorce
Divorce is undeniably one of the most challenging life events that someone can face. It signifies the end of a significant relationship, and this can trigger feelings of loss and grief similar to those experienced when a loved one passes away. The dreams and...
3 reasons that an uncontested divorce is often preferable
Many people think of contentious litigation when they think of divorce. They may imagine spouses accusing each other of crimes or fighting over every piece of furniture in their homes in family court. However, not every married couple has to fight intensely over the...
How will I make ends meet after my divorce?
There are a lot of factors involved in deciding whether a divorce settlement should include alimony, and if so, how much. To reach a fair outcome where both sides can meet their needs, it is essential to have a basic grasp on what the court will assess when deciding...