A married couple’s intimate connection can take many forms – physical, intellectual, emotional or spiritual. All these require that you and your spouse entrust each other with your most vulnerable selves. But if your spouse suffers from a medical condition that...
Though not always the case, spouses who have only been married for a couple of years naturally acquire fewer marital assets than those together for longer. And for spouses who find themselves separating before they can even acquire assets together, it may come as a...
Divorce can have a significant impact on family dynamics, especially when it comes to the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. In many cases, grandparents may have concerns about their ability to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren...
Mediation has become a popular option in divorce and other family law matter settlements because it gives parties more control over discussions and is usually more time-saving and cost-efficient. But even though these benefits are attractive, parties should ensure...
Child custody is not always straightforward. The two main distinctions are legal and physical custody. Legal custody is the right to make significant decisions in the child’s life such as education and health care. Physical custody is when the child is physically with...
You have tried everything in your power to make your marriage work. Because all else failed, you are officially ready to bring the “D” word into the conversation. These are tips to help ease your spouse into the topic of divorce. Make sure you are sure This is a huge...
For most of history, securing a divorce was an immense struggle and really only possible if you could prove someone was “at-fault.” It was not until 1969 that no-fault divorce was introduced in the US, which changed everything. It allowed either party in the marriage...
Do you feel like you’re married to a narcissist? If so, you know how challenging it can be to live with someone who has an inflated sense of their own importance and worth. Their constant need for attention and adoration might have driven you crazy during your...
Victims of family violence look for ways out. They look for safety, even if they cannot bring themselves to actually leave. However, once you reach that point, where you are ready to leave, the first step is a call to an Athens, Georgia, family law attorney. They will...
In addition to tending to the emotional impact of the end of a marriage, divorcing couples also need to contemplate how the property they jointly own will be distributed following the dissolution of their union. An attorney can help you determine which property is...
