Sometimes, finding a child to adopt can be difficult. You may find that you are matched with a birth parent in another state which means you will be adopting from a state other than where you live. If you want to adopt a child from another state, this is commonly...
Month: September 2019
Seeking spousal support in Georgia
Ending a marriage can be a financial shock to spouses, especially if the spouse has less income or gave up a career to assist their soon-to-be ex or raise children. Spouses in Georgia may seek spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony, during their divorce to...
What is a legitimation action in Georgia?
It is not unusual these days for a child to be born to unmarried parents. However, in Georgia if the child’s parents are unmarried and no longer in a relationship with one another, and the child’s father wants to seek child custody or visitation, he will have to file...
Is there a better way to talk about adoption?
Adoption is becoming a common choice for many people who want to enlarge their family, as well as those who feel unable to parent. Placing a child in a stable, loving home can relieve stress and bring joy to those involved, despite the difficulties that bring a...
Don’t let domestic violence irreparably harm your child
Your children deserve a safe and stable home. While in an ideal world this would mean that he or she would be able to spend an equal amount of time with each parent, the truth is that our world is far from perfect. The same holds true for a child’s parents. But some...
What factors are considered when determining child custody?
Child custody disputes can be difficult and traumatic for everyone involved. As a result, it is helpful for parents going through the child custody process to understand how child custody is determined in Georgia so they can arrive as a child custody arrangement that...
Personalized decision-making in placing a child for adoption
Unplanned pregnancies are extremely common. Yet, no matter your confusion or surprise of a positive pregnancy test result, you neither label your baby as a “mistake” nor “accident.” Expecting when you don’t feel ready to become a mother or have no interest in adding...
Even minor boundary disputes are a big deal
Homeowners in the Lawrenceville area who are on good terms might not care if their neighbor’s shed or garden slightly overlaps onto their property. It may seem like no big deal to them. However, these minor encroachments can cause major headaches down the road,...
Open adoptions are a recent trend with Post Adoption Contact Agreements
In the past, adoption usually meant that the birth parent placed the child for adoption and never saw him or her again. The adoptive parents typically did not have any specific information about who the birth parents were or how to get in contact with them. This is...
Here are some tips to help you discuss divorce with your kids
Divorce is rarely easy for anyone given the emotions that are often involved. The sad reality is that many individuals allow their emotions to get the best of them, which leads to unnecessary conflict. This can be dangerous to the outcome of your divorce since it...
