When you got divorced in Georgia, you were ordered to pay child support. This was to help the other parent cover the costs of raising the child. You did share custody, but they didn't live with you as often and you earned more money, so it made sense for you to pay...
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2 important considerations for shared custody of an infant
It is never simple to divide parental responsibilities across two households, but it is particularly difficult to manage when the child is very young. Newborns and infants require constant support as well as specialized equipment like cribs and diapers. Some parents...
Divorce is often challenging for adopted children
Learning that their parents are divorcing is difficult for any child. For children who were adopted when they were old enough to remember having to move around while they were in foster care, the divorce might bring up some very strong emotions. It’s up to the...
‘Tis the season to think about holiday custody
Going through a divorce is a major life change for adults, but it’s also a time of uncertainty for their children. Kids will soon realize that they will have two very distinct ways of life – one with each parent. As parents, you will probably realize that you won’t...
Hiding assets during a divorce could land you in jail
In almost every divorce battle, property division is a contentious issue. It may seem to be the easier way out to hide your assets from your spouse and end up with a better bargain, but it may land you in some legal trouble. Everyone keeps their secrets, especially on...
3 financial risks that can impact high-asset divorces
Divorce isn't easy for couples with limited resources. However, high-asset couples don't necessarily have an easier time divorcing. If anything, they have more potential conflict because of their shared resources. High-asset divorces are often fraught with difficulty...
Can a child in Georgia choose which parent gets custody?
When parents divorce, child custody is one of the most hard-fought, emotionally devastating issues they encounter. It isn’t uncommon for a child to express a preference about living with one parent over the other (often at one parent’s behest), but does that make any...
The difference between legal and physical custody
Trying to get custody of your children means more than just trying to get them to live with you, but that’s what many people mean when they say they want custody. They assume that the court is going to decide which parent keeps the children in the same way they decide...
How will divorce affect your housing?
Money matters when you divorce. While it should not be your overriding priority, it will make life more challenging if you fail to secure enough. One of the biggest expenses people have is housing. According to the property website Zillow, the average American...
When you say you want custody of your kids, what do you mean?
You make an appointment with a local Valdosta divorce attorney. When you tell her you want a divorce and want custody of your children, she asks you what you mean. It might sound like a daft question, but it’s not. Custody is not as simple as it may seem. Under...