Gladys Knight sang about her man “Leaving on the Midnight Train to Georgia.” What about if it is Georgia that you want to leave and you want to take your children with you? To cross the state line with your children after divorce will require careful consideration and...
Month: September 2019
Do you have to become a foster parent to adopt in Georgia?
Those hoping to adopt often have to think carefully about how they hope to connect with a child or multiple children to add to their family. Some aspiring adoptive parents will place ads in community publications or on social media to attract the attention of...
How many different types of zoning are there for real estate?
Property ownership comes with both rights and responsibilities -- both of which can be hemmed in by zoning regulations. Understanding how zoning works can help you make better choices when you’re investigating the next piece of real estate you want to buy whether you...
What determines if you can move with your child after a divorce?
If you recently received a job offer in another city or a different state, you probably hoped to relocate with your child. But doing so after a divorce can be more complicated than moving on your own. If you share custody with your ex, relocating after a divorce may...
Determining what to do with the house in a Georgia divorce
You spend hundreds of dollars a month, if not thousands, on your home. Between your mortgage, your escrow account and improvements you keep making, a significant portion of your annual income goes directly toward maintaining your residence. If you start thinking about...
How much will it cost to use surrogacy to expand your family?
Families in many different kinds of circumstances consider surrogacy. Surrogacy can help your family grow, but it is not without its costs. Some people are so frightened of what surrogacy might cost that they don't bother fully investigating this viable option for...
Can a quiet title action help with your real estate issues?
Real estate is an investment -- but you can’t (or shouldn’t) invest in a piece of property unless you have a clear title. When there’s an issue that casts doubt on a property’s ownership, a quiet title action can help. What’s a quiet title action? Quiet title actions...
Should you fight for sole custody of your children?
You love your children, and you know that you would be the best parent to care for them. You’ve always been the one at home with them, and you believe that you can guarantee them a higher quality of life than if they live with their other parent. Before you decide to...
Divorce with an adopted child
If you have an adopted child, who was adopted by both you and your spouse during your marriage, it is virtually the same as having a biological child during a divorce. Nothing changes as far as the child’s rights or your rights as parents. You can address the same...
What are the 3 most important things to know about Georgia child custody laws?
Your children mean everything to you -- which is why you want to stay active in their lives and retain some control over their future no matter what. Now that you’re getting divorced, custody issues are some of your biggest concerns. Understanding more about how...
