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...
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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...
When should you tell your children you’re getting divorced?
Once you and your spouse decide to get divorced, you've probably already been thinking about it for some time. You may have had discussions about it between the two of you. If you’re parents, though, then you are going to have to break this news to your children. When...
Can well-drafted contracts help you avoid business disputes?
The short answer is, yes, they can. Business contracts can have real power in helping companies and their owners avoid disputes and conflicts. How? It is all in the details. After all, a business contract is more than a mere agreement. Your contracts help build the...
Single adoptive parents are more common than ever
If you’re ready to be a parent but you aren’t ready to be a spouse – or haven’t found the right person yet – you’ve got a lot of company. It’s becoming more common for single people to adopt children than it used to be, and there are fewer barriers. You don’t need to...
3 common adoption worries and anxieties
Adopting a child can bring you untold joy. Yet, you may experience some anxiety while waiting for the adoption to go through. You may even begin to wonder if it will all work out. Every family and, therefore, every adoption is different. However, there are some common...
How to avoid holiday-spoiling co-parenting disputes this winter
Holidays are fun for everyone, but they are often particularly important to young and school-age children. Kids may look forward to seeing family members, exchanging gifts or eating special holiday foods all year round. Your family probably has its own special...
How do you select a surrogate mother?
After trying for an excessively long time to become pregnant, you and your spouse have decided that you need an alternative way to become parents. You may have chosen surrogacy over an adoption. Before you decide on the woman who may be the surrogate mother of your...
3 common misconceptions about adoption in Georgia
When breaking down the statistics, it may surprise you just how common adoption is in America. Studies show that adoption rates reached record levels in 2018, with over 63,000 children being adopted from the foster care system. Additionally, significant numbers of...
How many children are waiting to be adopted?
People have all manner of reasons for looking into adoption. They may not be able to have biological children, for instance, and still want a way to raise a family. They may want to expand an already growing family by adding an adopted child. For many, though, they...