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Here is a preliminary question that might logically be asked at the outset of any discussion regarding domestic violence in Georgia: What is it? Indeed, what behaviors might logically be considered to fall within the rubric of family violence? As we note in an article on our website addressing domestic violence and protective orders, so-called […]
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We noted in our immediately preceding blog post (please see our January 6 entry) the recent news that the U.S. Census Bureau might stop soliciting some family-related information that it currently collects in its nationally distributed Community Survey. As we pointed out in that post, myriad critics have emerged to call into question the wisdom […]
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It makes sense that what is known about the American family — especially information germane to new trends and patterns regarding its composition, diversity, the degree to which opinions relating to marriage and divorce may be changing, and so forth — is largely dependent upon the compilation and close analysis of family-related data. Given that, […]
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Of all the forms, documents and various contracts that feature in family law in Georgia and across the country, perhaps no legal instrument is less understood and more vilified than the marital contract. That agreement encompasses what are essentially twin siblings, namely, prenuptial (before marriage) and postnuptial (following marriage) agreements, respectively. The focus in our […]
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Is marriage being distorted by Facebook? Today’s blog post focuses on that very question, given that most people reportedly seek to portray their married lives in an upbeat, positive way, even if that reality is, well, not real. A recent article visiting the topic of Facebook and its effects on how marriage is commonly portrayed […]
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As many estate administration and family law lawyers often point out, trusts can be very dynamic legal tools that allow for optimal planning and flexibility. Consider for a moment a case where parents seek to provide for their children as the kids enter adulthood, yet with the parents still maintaining some essential controls over assets […]
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You — and perhaps your partner, as well — might flatly know that your marriage is a failed enterprise, despite your good-faith efforts over a sustained period to make it work. So, you resolve to divorce, but, pursuant to that decision, take note of all the couples you know that seem to be doing just […]
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You learn to share as a kid. You might vaguely remember back to how difficult that seemed at times, but you persevered and figured it out. You had to; it’s simply part and parcel of growing up. And it certainly extends to adulthood. In fact, sharing is arguably what marriage is centrally about, with each […]
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Some might consider it crass to focus so much divorce discussion around money. It’s an emotional matter, after all. But the reality for Georgia couples going through the process is that the financial aspects pose perhaps the greatest stumbling blocks to bringing a marriage to an end. And where children are involved, the issues have […]
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If you were asked to guess the divorce rate in this country, what would you say? Chances are good that you’d say something like “half of all marriages end in divorce.” This is a heavily cited statistic, and one that is often used to bolster arguments about the decay of “family values.” But the statistic […]
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