Domestic violence; ramifications for victims and falsely accused

Last updated on April 8, 2021

A recent domestic abuse incident involving a federal judge from neighboring Alabama that is alleged to have occurred late last Saturday night in a downtown Atlanta hotel spotlights intimate-partner violence that many commentators say is at troublingly high levels across the country. The judge was arrested by the Atlanta Police Department after his wife told […]

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Ensuring a fair property division outcome in a Georgia divorce

Last updated on April 8, 2021

In most divorces, there are a number of outstanding issues that need to be dealt with. One matter that is often at the center of concern — and that frequently emerges as a core contention — is the equitable distribution of marital assets. That immediately preceding sentence references two concepts that are critically important in […]

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Divorce view: It’s a process and usually not just about the money

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Money may be the sole focus of some divorcing couples as they spar during the divorce process, but a single-minded focus on lucre as a marriage ends might make for more pain than gain over the long haul. So says Larry, an investment firm founder who provided some dissolution-related views for readers in a recent […]

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Georgia child support guidelines: Yes, they’re complex, detailed

Last updated on April 8, 2021

“[Y]ou should contact a lawyer.” So states a primer on Georgia child support, which duly notes that the state’s guidelines in this subject area “are quite complex and detailed.” That of course begs this question: Truly, how arcane and convoluted are those guidelines, and how much information needs to be assimilated before a clear picture […]

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How do I know if my children are doing well after my divorce?

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Marital breakups across the country, including in Georgia, are certainly not cookie-cutter events. That is, divorce in one instance might seem entirely devoid of drama or any material issues at all when viewed from a post-split perspective, with the parting in another case being drama personified. In some breakups, property division is of paramount concern, […]

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Georgia child custody: a basic primer, courtesy of the state

Last updated on April 8, 2021

If you’re a Georgia spouse and parent who is about to get divorced and knows little — or nothing — about the process, you might be harboring some ungrounded notions about post-dissolution life. One of those might concern logistics regarding the kids. Perhaps you think that you and your soon-to-be ex will each have refrigerators […]

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Key issue with marital contracts: enforceability

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Many people across the country have changed their minds about so-called marital contracts in recent years, now fully appreciating their strong utility as planning devices for both soon-to-be and already married partners. Increasingly more fiancés and spouses are seeking the legal acumen of proven family law attorneys in fully explaining the parameters of prenuptial agreements […]

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Why divorce mediation is appealing to many divorcing spouses

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Why do many divorcing persons in Georgia and elsewhere across the country automatically state a desire to proceed to the court system when they decide to dissolve their marriage? One family law attorney points to what he sees as a primary reason, with his view likely echoed by many other divorce lawyers. He says that […]

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Kids and divorce: Often, the glass is more than half full

Last updated on April 8, 2021

Perhaps you are a child of divorce in Georgia and contemplating what that’s all about. Obviously, you are far from alone in that description, given the scores of millions of similarly situated people across the country. Still, every divorce is unique, and lingering questions often persist for children who look back on their parents’ failed […]

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Divorce property considerations: retirement, other savings

Last updated on April 8, 2021

In Georgia as elsewhere, the focus for divorcing spouses — especially older spouses — is often upon money. Put another way: For obvious reasons, a central consideration in many divorce negotiations is upon identifying all asset sources in a marriage, properly valuing them and then allocating them between the divorcing parties in the manner provided […]

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