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...
Family Law
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...
Restraining orders can help keep domestic abuse victims safe
It is never easy when a marriage ends. Each party thinks he or she has found the person they want to spend the rest of their life with, and then life takes an unexpected turn that the marriage cannot survive. The stress of this situation can sometimes lead to physical...
Georgia mother denied child custody prior to son’s death
There are typically logical reasons for a court's decision regarding family and custody matters. For one young mother in Georgia, the court had been provided with more than enough evidence demonstrating that she was not fit to care for her infant son....