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Anyone who is thinking about getting a divorce and starting to research the process has likely noticed that it is filled with legalese. Every step of the way, each party must work through the legal system and translate complicated legal terms. A failure to do so...
Many people believe they must sell every property they own when they divorce. You might feel pressured to liquidate your family home, a quiet lake house or rental properties just to split the value of those assets. However, Georgia law offers more flexibility than you...
Georgia has a unique law called the Equitable Caregiver Act (ECA). It allows people other than parents or biological relatives to petition for legal custody of a child, as well as visitation and other rights. To seek custody under this law, a person needs to...
When you are going through a divorce, inherited property can raise a lot of questions and concerns. You may worry about losing property with deep financial and family importance. Knowing how Georgia law treats inherited property can help you make smart decisions as...
Custody cases are stressful for children and parents. To lessen the burden, Georgia law offers clear guidance to manage the situation better. But every family’s situation is different. It may feel like the best choice is to ask the children what they want, but the...
Gestational surrogates provide invaluable services to people who want to grow their families. Their assistance in carrying an embryo to term can lead to the healthy birth of a child or even multiple children. Medical advances have made in vitro fertilization (IVF) and...
The end of a marriage represents not only the loss of a relationship but also a major life change involving finances, family routines and identity. When emotions are raw, it can be difficult to make thoughtful decisions about important issues such as property...
The winter holidays will be upon us all in just a few short weeks. As a result, all co-parents who don’t yet have a plan in place for this year’s festive season are encouraged to start planning now to avoid last-minute stress and potential conflict. Winter breaks can...
For many people, adoption calls to mind strangers opening their homes to unrelated children and infants. Such adoptions are common, but they are far from the only adoptions that occur in Georgia. Stepparents frequently adopt their stepchildren. Additionally, Georgia...
Sharing parental rights and responsibilities is typically standard practice in Georgia when parents begin living separately or file for divorce. In many cases, parents do their best to split parental responsibilities as evenly as possible. However, it is still common...