Child custody orders in Georgia often come after weeks or even months of back-and-forth between the parents and their attorneys, or maybe even after a court hearing. If the parents cannot agree on a child custody order, fighting through the details can be a slog. But,...
Child custody arrangements and child support orders may be modified in certain circumstances. Because many things can changed for divorced parents, after their child support and child custody orders are in place, it is helpful to know when child custody and child...
When you are adjusting to life after a divorce you will find there are some expenses you did not necessarily face while married. You may be moving from a two-income household to a one-income household. Or, if you stayed at home while married, you may now be facing the...
Most of the time when people face criminal charges in Georgia, they aren’t really sure what to expect. Many are so-called “first-time offenders.” But, you are innocent until proven guilty. And sometimes, proving defendants guilty is a steep hill for prosecutors in...
Divorce is often one of the hardest times of an Athens area resident. When children are involved in a relationship, there are many additional items that need to be worked through. Parents want to put their children’s needs first and a divorce settlement and parenting...
Having a child is often one of the biggest events of a person's life. New parents look forward to bonding with their child and anticipate a bright future raising the child. Unfortunately, sometimes a divorce or break-up results in parents raising a child separately...
Separating a couple’s’ finances when they end their marriage is difficult. Running a closely held business makes it even more complicated and can impede its operations. Taking these steps may help reduce these problems. Agreements A prenuptial agreement entered before...
Divorce can be a destabilizing time for everyone involved, especially the children. But the same issues that may have caused the split can continue to play out after a court-ordered settlement is reached. When parents in Georgia and around the country continue to...
For students in Georgia experiencing life on their own for the first time, balancing the stress with the good times is part of the thrill of college living. Many undergraduate students will not say no to weekend parties where there is plenty of alcohol flowing....
Children have a right to receive financial support from their parents for necessities like housing, food, clothing and medical care. There is guidance available about the child support process and penalties for failure to pay the required support. Child support...
