Divorce involves dividing all the things that two people once shared, including the time that each party gets to spend with the children they share. Child custody arrangements outline whether two parents will have joint or shared custody or whether one party will have...
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Understanding the costs and rewards of adoption in Georgia
There are many different factors that play into a family's decision to adopt a child. Regardless of the reason, adopting a child gives him or her a life that otherwise would never have been possible. Unfortunately, when many people think of adoption, the first things...
The financial aspects of gray divorce in Georgia
Gray divorce has made a major impact on society, as it has grown increasingly more common over the last few years. As with all divorces, there are emotional, social and financial implications to separating from one's spouse. Regardless of age, those in Georgia...
Adoption in Georgia has the power to change lives
Adopting a child is a life-changing decision and often comes at a price. In the beginning, both spouses may not be on the same page about bringing a child from somewhere else into their family forever. However, the impact that adoption makes on the lives of those...
Children of adoption in Georgia make an impact on their families
Adopting a child has the power to make an impact on the lives of numerous individuals and families. One 38-year-old woman has begun to realize this after she adopted a little boy from China. Now 5 years old, this child has Down syndrome but is thriving because of the...
Focusing on the child’s needs in Georgia child custody agreements
Maintaining healthy relationships is incredibly important as a family goes through the divorce process. One aspect of this is the child custody arrangement. For couples that have children and have decided to divorce, these agreements are crucial for their...
Divorce filings likely to peak in Georgia after the holidays
Divorce is a common occurrence in the United States. As the holidays approach, however, the number of filings seems to decrease. Families tend to put off this difficult and stressful process until after the time that is supposed to be filled with joy and...
Caring for children through divorce in Georgia
Families going through the divorce process in Georgia have to work through a number of changes. Individuals that were completely connected with one another are now separating physically, emotionally, and financially. In many divorces, children are caught in between...
Older children in Georgia await adoption and a forever family
Adopting a child is a unique experience for each family that chooses to go through this process. Older children in foster care or otherwise waiting for their adoption are far less likely than younger children to find forever families. When they are fortunate enough to...
Parents can work together in child custody after divorce
Children are greatly affected when their parents decide to get a divorce. Many times, children are aware that something is going on between their parents. For this reason, it is incredibly important for divorcing couples in Georgia to be open and honest with their...

