Family Law

Shared custody is the standard outcome in most divorce scenarios. When parents decide they can no longer live together, they have to find a way to divide parental rights and responsibilities. The ideal in such scenarios is typically co-parenting. Co-parenting occurs...

Most people get married with the expectation of staying with their spouses forever. However, a variety of challenging circumstances can force people to compromise that goal. Adultery, abuse, addiction, differing values and other factors can make a marriage...

When navigating the complexities of a high-asset divorce in Georgia, it’s important to have a solid understanding of your property division priorities. The division of marital assets is not just about equitable distribution but about making informed decisions that...

Co-parents have the important job of making sure their children are raised in a supportive environment. It’s not always easy for them to get along, but it’s critical that they handle contentious matters appropriately. There are several things that co-parents can do to...

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) are legal documents used in family law to address the division of retirement benefits as spouses go through a legal separation or a divorce. These orders allow for a retirement plan – like a pension or a 401(k) – to be split...

Whether parents settle their custody disagreements via an uncontested family court filing or they must submit to a judge’s determination concerning what they believe is best for their child, both parents have an obligation to one another and their children while they...

When you decide to divorce, you know that your family will go through some difficult changes. After all, the two of you will inevitably end up living separately. When you have children, your relationships with your kids will also evolve after your separation. Children...

If you’re getting divorced and you have children, the court may be in charge of coming up with a child custody schedule. They do this in situations in which the parents can’t agree but both have a right to custody of the children. These custody battles can be long and...

You and your spouse are getting a divorce. You want the best for your child even after divorce, so you’re considering talking to your spouse about a child custody agreement. A child custody agreement could help split the responsibility of raising your child long after...

Divorce is, by all accounts, emotionally taxing. If you share a child at the time of the divorce, one of the most contentious subjects you may have to deal with is custody arrangements and parenting plans.  Most often, the family court will encourage divorcing parents...