People in Georgia who are considering divorce will often hesitate because of the perception that it will be a negative for their children. However, that is not always so. Understanding when it could be beneficial for children to end the troubled marriage can be helpful. Recognize when a divorce could be beneficial When a marriage is failing, it is important to objectively think about how it is impacting children. In some instances, there are positives to pursuing a divorce. The benefits of divorce include: Lowering the kids’ exposure to parental disputes Forging an improved co-parenting relati ..read more

Married Georgia residents with significant art collections should take steps to protect their collections in case they get divorced. No one wants to think they might end up divorcing, but the statistics don’t lie. You may face divorce at some point in the future. Art collections are a unique class of asset, in that they usually represent both a sizeable monetary part of an estate and items of tremendous sentimental and personal value. As such, allocating an art collection during a divorce can be tricky. But certain things can make it easier. A prenup is your best friend If you’re entering a ma ..read more

High net-worth divorces are high-stakes matters with significantly valuable assets at stake. Dividing property presents significant challenges for everyone involved. Even more complexities arise when one spouse fails to disclose everything they have. Financial fraud in the marital dissolution process seems to be more of an exception than the rule. However, divorce can bring out the worst in people. They see an uncertain future and take drastic measures to ensure financial stability. Many of these soon-to-be exes attempt to conceal their assets through bitcoin. The bitcoin option Also referred ..read more

Why Mothers Lose Custody Of Their Children And How To Win Your Case In Court? Many people have a misconception that a mother is most likely to win the custody battle. If we look at the stats, we will find a consistently increasing percentage of fathers winning the custody of their children. Sometimes, a mother can even lose an already won case, and mostly for the reasons that could have been avoided. In this article, we will try to outline the main reasons for losing the custody of your child to your ex. The article also includes the red signs which might help your ex to go to court against ..read more

It used to be the case that a stepparent did not have a way to get custody of a step-child in a divorce case. That has now changed with the enactment of a new law in Georgia. The law allows the Court to determine that a stepparent is an “equitable caregiver.” In order for the Court to find that someone, including a stepparent, is an “equitable caregiver,” there are certain requirements. Read more about Filing for a divorce in Georgia The person must file with the original pleading an affidavit under oath which includes certain facts The pleadings and the affidavit are to be served upon all ..read more

If you’re reading this, it could potentially mean that your marriage is already in crisis mode. Along with all of the sudden unforeseen havoc that this virus is causing all over the world, there is one more symptom that is even more invisible or transparent than the virus itself, and that is the negative effects it’s causing in marriages and families all over the country. Will Your Relationship Survive the Coronavirus? In this article, we will share with you 10 effective steps you could work on right away to keep your marriage alive and avoid the guidance of a family law firm. Yes, we are a l ..read more

No one likes to think about filing for a divorce, but unfortunately this does happen more commonly than people would like. It is estimated that between 40% and 50% of all marriages end in divorce. According to some statistics, 9% of people had ended 1 marriage by the time they were 30 in 2018 and by 62, around 41% had ended at least 1 marriage. Even knowing that divorce is that common, that doesn’t make you feel any better when going through your own divorce. Whether your divorce is amicable or more difficult, you will need to get centered and find grace to make it through. Here are some tips ..read more

The unfortunate reality of divorce is that if the couple has kids, it’s the children that tend to suffer the most from divorce. When parents divorce, they may choose to live close enough to ensure the child has to undergo the least possible changes. However, in some cases this is either not an option or the parent just wants to leave the area for some other reason. Sometimes it’s malicious, sometimes it’s necessary. Understanding your rights can be essential through this difficult process. Georgia Laws on Relocation The state website has a lot of information for parents who are curious abo ..read more

The general and overriding basis for the decision as to which parent should be awarded custody of a minor child or minor children is the “best interest of the child” standard. In Georgia, while a party may have a jury trial in a divorce case, the decision as to child custody is always made by the Judge. So it is important to know what factors the Judge takes into consideration when making the decision as to what is in the best interest of the child or children. Whether the father or mother are knowledgeable and familiar with the child and the child’s needs is another factor which the Court t ..read more

Does a Father Have Rights to Visitation or Custody with his Child if he did not Marry the Mother? No, unless the father filed a legal action in the courts and obtained an order granting him rights to visitation and/or custody. Even if the father did not sign the forms or the birth certificate, he can still render his child legitimate by filing a legal action in the court. A child born out of wedlock is illegitimate. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 19-7-25, only the mother of a child born out of wedlock is entitled to custody of the child unless the father legitimates the child and obtains a j ..read more