Making the decision to divorce in Georgia is never an easy one. Once the decision is made, arriving at a final settlement can be difficult and become contentious. This is particularly true where financial matters are concerned. These matters can add to the...
One of the most contentious parts of a divorce in Georgia frequently concerns child support issues. The noncustodial parent typically pays child support to the custodial parent. Many child support arrangements are part of the divorce settlement and are mandated by the...
Decisions involving the custody children after divorce can can be difficult and emotionally charged. Courts always take into consideration what is best for the child in Georgia, but this may not always be clear. An example of such a difficult child custody case...
The financial components of divorce may look a little different in Georgia starting in 2019. The alimony deduction is disappearing with the advent of a provision in the new tax law which will then be in effect. There is another option that may provide some tax...
If a parent is asked what his or her greatest concern is, the response will frequently be a concern for the health and well-being of his or her child. When a child suffers from health issues, that can become a parent's primary focus. There are instances where parents...
Deciding to adopt a child can be a scary but wonderful time in a family's life. The United States Air Force just made making such a decision a little bit easier for Air Force personnel living in Georgia. Until recently, the Air Force allowed a woman who gave birth to...
A Georgia divorce can be fraught with emotion. Tempers may be short, stress levels can be high and what may seem a trivial issue under normal circumstances can appear to be a fiasco under the lens of a divorce proceeding. This can be particularly true when trying to...
Divorce in Georgia can lead to very contentious situations. The more property and assets that are involved, the more antagonistic the situation can become. Such is the case in a prolonged divorce settlement of a high profile couple in Atlanta. Their wedding was a...
Deciding to adopt a child can be an exciting time in people's lives. Bringing a child into a family can be a most rewarding experience. Most people in Georgia go into the process aware of the many of the steps that need to be completed before an adoption can happen....
Divorce can be contentious. Add child support to the mix in Georgia and the stress and anxiety rise incrementally. Once child support amounts are settled, they need to be paid. If a parent disappears, is presumed dead, and then reappears, what is the implication for...
