Family Law

If you want to get divorced, you must officially inform your spouse by serving them the divorce petition. Most of the time, this can be done in person. There are some exceptions, such as serving by publication, but these are far less common than simply giving your...

If you’re thinking of filing for divorce, you may know that you eventually need to sit down and talk to your spouse about ending the marriage. You don’t want to just blindside them by handing them the divorce papers. This is a conversation the two of you are going to...

The child's well-being is always the court's top priority in custody cases. No wonder, before determining custody arrangements, the courts strive to ensure that children are in a safe and supportive environment. Still, there are situations where concerns about a...

One of the biggest challenges for people who are co-parenting after separation or divorce is communication. It can be difficult to work out logistical matters around custody and visitation or talk about issues at school when you and/or your ex still feel angry, hurt...

Many different things can spark divorce in a person’s life. However, these aren’t always the things that people expect, such as job loss or an extramarital affair. In some cases, it’s as simple as becoming empty nesters. An “empty nester” is a parent whose children...

Divorce laws for previous generations often revolved around fault. One person had to prove that their spouse was at fault and caused the divorce. Common reasons for this were cruelty, abandonment, domestic violence or infidelity. Today, however, people in Georgia can...

Virtual visitation is a great way for co-parents to maintain close relationships with their children when they are residing with their other parent. However, keeping these interactions engaging can be challenging, especially for younger children.  If you communicate...

Children are likely your first priority when deciding to get divorced. You want to put your children’s best interests first, and you are hopeful that you can make this all go as smoothly for them as possible. Many parents take this position. Fortunately, you can start...

After your divorce, you may feel like it’s time to pick up and move on – but you can’t do that very easily when moving would affect your co-parent’s custody and visitation rights. Relocating with a child post-divorce is something that almost always ends up before a...

Parents who are divorced have custody rights. These rights can give parents the responsibility and obligations to decide how their children are raised, such as where they live, who attends their doctor appointments, if they have a religious upbringing and their...