Stepparents often play an important role in a child's life. You may care for them daily, attend school events, and help make decisions. But under Georgia law, your legal rights as a stepparent are limited unless you take specific steps. Stepparents don’t have...
Family Law
4 ways to help your child adjust to co-parenting
Co-parenting can be a challenging experience for children. Therefore, divorcing parents must prioritize the well-being of their children. If you are a parent going through a divorce, what steps can you and your spouse take to help your child adjust to co-parenting?...
Mistakes to avoid when creating a parenting plan in Georgia
A parenting plan allows co-parents to manage custody and visitation matters. They can submit a plan, which the court must approve. If they cannot agree, then a judge will decide on it. If you are in the process of drafting a parenting plan, which topics do you want to...
Common divorce mistakes and how to avoid them
Divorce is a stressful situation that often requires one to make many life-changing decisions. When one is in the middle of a divorce, it can be difficult to know how best to navigate the process. Georgia residents who are planning to divorce their spouse should be...
Some parenting plan topics may be easy to overlook
While going through the end of a marriage can be a stressful and intimidating process for everyone involved, a similar life change could prove more challenging for the kids. As a parent, you might feel it vital to find ways to help protect the well-being of your...
Finding ways to create healthy coparenting relationships
It is no secret that going though the end of a marriage can be tough on children and as a parent, you might wish to take every possible step to help them cope with the changes in their lives. Part of helping them adjust to the news of divorce may involve creating a...
Financial arguments can place a strain on a marriage
While it might not be uncommon for married couples to argue from time to time, certain types of disagreements may be more common than others and might place a significant strain on a relationship. Studies indicate that financial disagreements remain a common source of...
Possible benefits of postnuptial agreements
Upon entering a marriage, many couples in Georgia and elsewhere might not feel the need to take steps to prepare for what might happen if things do not work out as planned. However, it could be impossible to predict the future and as divorce may be a possibility,...
Seeking advice on the possible benefits of co-parenting
When facing the end of a marriage, many parents in Georgia and elsewhere may consider it a priority to make decisions based on what is best for their kids. However, this might not always be an easy process, as topics such child custody can also be highly contested...
Types of co-parenting behavior that could prove harmful to kids
After deciding to take separate paths, many parents in Georgia and elsewhere may still find it vital to find ways to help safeguard the well-being of their children. Even in the best of circumstances, co-parenting can be challenging at times. While learning some...