Not all divorces are created equal. A divorce proceeding is unique to the two parties, particularly when children are involved. The parents' roles in their children's lives is a central focus in resolving these issues. In some cases, it does not work for both parents...
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Protecting one’s retirement plan in Georgia divorce
When dissolving a marriage, dividing assets can be challenging and stressful, which can be especially true for those divorcing later in life and nearing retirement. The divorce rate among those over the age of 50 has doubled over the last two decades. This can leave...
International adoption: Georgia families begin the process
The number of children in need of adoption is astounding. Around the world, children have been placed in institutions, foster care or with extended family members as they await being adopted into their forever families. Georgia families that are looking into adoption...
Choosing the best child custody option in Georgia divorce
There are a variety of aspects that have to be taken into consideration when thinking about divorce. Property division,child custody and child support are just some of the things that two parties will have to work through as they separate their lives. Those...
The power of adoption in Georgia
Children who do not have a family to call their own can begin a new life after being adopted. One man, a Wendy's franchise owner, has decided to do what he can to inspire others to get involved in adoption, and he is biking four thousand miles across the United States...
Taxes and credit to be considered in Georgia property division
Divorce can affect one in nearly every area of life, including emotionally and financially. It can be incredibly stressful to move from being a couple to being an individual. Working through property division can be an especially daunting task as there are many things...
Georgia child custody: physical vs. legal custody
For many families around the globe, divorce has become a part of their lives. This division between two individuals that were once considered to be one can be complicated, especially when children are involved. Divorcing parties in Georgia can seek assistance from a...
Georgia adoption can give children with special needs a family
International adoption by families in the United States has dropped drastically over the last couple of decades. As countries change and create new laws concerning adoption internationally, the process may change and possibly take longer. For couples in Georgia, it...
Preparing for divorce in Georgia
Being prepared can make a challenge seem much less overwhelming and stressful. That is definitely true when it comes to the divorce process. Divorcing takes one couple and separates them into two individuals, which can be complicated when it comes down to dividing...
Children’s best interests in Georgia child custody proceedings
As one works through a divorce, it may seem near to impossible to decide upon a child custody arrangement that requires both parents to work together. Just as each divorce is unique to each situation, child custody agreements are equally individualized. Those in...

