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Yours, Mine and Ours – Top Six Issues to Know When Considering a Stepparent Adoption
More than half of all families in the United States are the result of remarriages or reflect new partners living together, with children from previous relationships oftentimes becoming a part of the new family portrait. The first question for a couple who has remarried or is contemplating getting married and already have children is how Read More
How Grandparents Can Enforce Their Visitation and Custody Rights
The relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren is a special bond to be treasured. However, there are family situations that can put grandparents at odds with their adult children over the grandchildren, driving them into legal confrontations. Depending on the circumstances, grandparents can seek to enforce their visitation rights or, in more extreme cases, seek Read More
How to Optimize Your Initial Meeting with a Divorce Attorney
Divorce is a fact of life for many couples despite the fact that the divorce rate in the United States fell 18 percent between 2008 and 2016, according to a University of Maryland study. Much of that drop was due to millennials choosing to stay together. But, the Pew Research Center noted that “gray divorce” Read More
Managing International Issues in Georgia Family Matters
Divorces are difficult enough, but they can be further complicated when issues involving international law come into play that affect the division of marital assets and child custody. The complexity that accompanies divorces with cross-border issues means that it’s essential to find a lawyer who can bring experience in these types of cases and be Read More
How Divorced Parents Can Avoid Conflict During Holiday Time
For many families who have experienced divorce, the holiday season is often fraught with emotion as each parent vies for the most time possible with their children and the children adjust to the “new normal” of not spending holidays with both parents. However, with careful planning and negotiation, holidays, birthdays and school breaks don’t have Read More
Preparing for Divorce Court So You Don’t Leave Anything on The Table
When facing off against a soon-to-be former spouse in divorce court, it is essential that you – the client – discuss with your lawyer what issues are most important to you so your lawyer can prioritize your objectives and build a winning strategy. During a divorce proceeding, each side generally has limited time to present Read More