Case Law Reviews: Divorce
Best Practices for a Smooth School Year after Divorce
Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, Parental Rights
The back-to-school season is usually marked by shopping for new clothes, the anticipation of new classes, and friends; however, for newly divorced couples and their children, the school year can be tricky terrain to navigate. Whether the marital breakup was acrimonious or not, divorced parents need to create, and maintain, a strong co-parenting relationship to Read More
Preparing for Divorce Court So You Don’t Leave Anything on The Table
Categories: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Marital Property, Settlement Agreement
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
How Divorced Parents Can Avoid Conflict During Holiday Time
Categories: Child Custody, Divorce
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
Managing International Issues in Georgia Family Matters
Categories: Child Custody, Divorce
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
Yours, Mine and Ours – Top Six Issues to Know When Considering a Stepparent Adoption
Categories: Child Custody, Divorce, General
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
Communication and Planning are the Keys to Sharing Kids in the Summer
Categories: Child Custody, Divorce
Summer can be both a rewarding and stressful period for divorced parents who share custody of children. Routines will be disrupted, and it’s important for parents to communicate to avoid conflicts. This is especially true this summer when the COVID-19 crisis has interrupted plans made earlier in the year and parents may have different ideas Read More