Living with a narcissist can be emotionally draining and challenging, which leads to most marriage involving a narcissist ending in divorce. However, divorce is likely not the end of a relationship between spouses if there are children involved. Georgia family law...
Family Law
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...
A father’s legitimation path in Georgia
Under Georgia law, sometimes a genetic test proving you are the child’s biological parent isn’t enough to give you rights as a father. What this means is that if you wish to build a relationship with your child, if you aren’t married to the mother, then legitimation...
Are you fighting for child custody?
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...
How do I talk to my spouse about divorce?
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...
What is a no-fault divorce?
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...
Grandparent visitation is not always possible after a divorce
Grandparents can play an important role in a child’s life and often develop a close and loving relationship with their grandchild. It can be very distressing if a child’s parents stop the child’s grandparents from having contact with the child. Unfortunately,...
Should my ex contribute to our child’s college tuition if we divorce?
If you divorced while your child was under age 18 and you were granted sole physical custody of your child, it is likely that your child’s other parent was ordered to pay child support. Parents who pay child support contribute to the costs of raising a child. These...
A family violence protective order may not be enough
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...