There is no denying that divorce under any circumstance is a difficult undertaking. Fortunately, divorce does not have to be a contentious process that is characterized by anger, mischief and bitterness. Done amicably, divorce can actually be your stepping stone to...
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What can you do about a nuisance neighbor?
You’ve just settled into your new property and are looking forward to building a future with your family. The location checked all the right boxes when you first came to see it, so you pursued a deal as quickly as possible. There were no warning signs or red flags as...
Common child support myths
If you have separated from your spouse and have children, there is a good chance you must pay (or receive) child support. Usually, the court determines the amount of child support and outlines it in the legal child support documents. Unfortunately, if child support...
How does a child adopted from abroad become a U.S. citizen?
If you’re considering adopting a child from another country, you may have some questions or concerns about how difficult it will be for them to become U.S. citizens. Fortunately, thanks to the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 (CCA), they can become citizens relatively...
Understanding your rights as a surrogate in Georgia
As a woman who would like to help another family have a much-wanted child, you may be considering surrogacy. Surrogacy is a wonderful way to help someone else while also getting something that you want, such as a specific payment for carrying another couple’s child....
How do I strike an effective post-divorce parenting plan?
No matter the circumstances, divorce can be a difficult experience. Things get even thicker when a child is involved and neither party is ready to surrender the custody of the child to the other. However, both parents can reach a post-divorce parenting deal that...
Do you need a child custody order modification?
A lot may have changed since the court first issued your current child custody orders. As a parent, you may feel that the current arrangement is no longer suiting your children's best interests. If that’s your situation, you need to take action as soon as possible and...
Getting back on track after a tricky separation
Divorce is never easy and there are many contentious matters to settle. If children are involved, then both parents will be focused on protecting their well-being. On top of that there are also issues relating to finances, property and business that must be...
Could your spouse be hiding assets during your divorce?
If you're going through a divorce and discover that your spouse failed to disclose the existence of some assets acquired throughout the marriage, you need to take action and protect your interests. You deserve a share of all marital property since you contributed to...
Even with sibling surrogacy, you need a written contract
There are countless reasons why aspiring parents need help growing their families. Sometimes, a woman has already had adverse reactions to pregnancy in the past, so another pregnancy would endanger her health. Other times, the couple may have tried numerous means to...