April 1, 2020
However, shelter-in-place rules do not supersede custody orders. As such, parents who are sharing custody of their children should continue to follow custody orders as closely as possible unless an alternate agreement has been made. Furthermore, courts recognize that denying custody is still a legal violation that could result in serious penalties. While the stay-at-home […]
December 15, 2019
Focus on your children’s needs. You must always put your children’s needs first when co-parenting. This means that every decision you make must involve an analysis of how it will affect your children. Regardless of the issues you have with your co-parent, you must put them aside and remember what’s important: the well-being of your […]
December 1, 2019
Common examples of financial problems that lead to divorce include: Job loss. Overspending. Debt accumulation. One spouse’s lack of financial contribution to the household. Although people often pursue divorce to solve their financial problems, they sometimes forget that they may have ongoing financial obligations after the divorce, particularly if the debt was accumulated during the […]
November 15, 2019
Gather Documents. The first thing you should do when preparing for a divorce is to make copies of your family’s important documents. Documents you may need include: Tax returns. Real estate documents. Estate planning documents. Insurance information. Bank account statements. Retirement account statements. Loan documents. Credit card statements. Recent pay stubs for both you and […]
November 1, 2019
Things to consider before divorce Your finances Although many people nearing retirement age have their finances in order, a divorce will almost certainly affect them. Therefore, if you are considering divorce as an older individual, you should make sure that you have a significant financial cushion before beginning the process. Your desire for divorce While […]
October 15, 2019
If you’re a parent and are contemplating divorce in Georgia, please review the information below and contact a Lithonia family law attorney for additional guidance. What do parenting plans address? Physical custody – When a parent has primary physical custody of his or her child, the child lives with that parent. Georgia law does not […]
October 1, 2019
Modification isn’t automatic. You must take action to obtain a modification. In other words, a change in your circumstances won’t automatically change your court-ordered child support responsibilities. For example, a reduction in your income or the loss of your job won’t automatically trigger a modification. Therefore, you must notify the court when your circumstances change. […]
September 15, 2019
You should never agree to an unfair settlement agreement when getting a divorce. And this applies even if you are getting the better end of the deal, as the agreement could face a legal challenge down the road. Parties often agree to lopsided settlement agreements in an attempt to end the process quickly and move […]
September 1, 2019
There are several circumstances under which a parent’s rights can be terminated. For example, the termination of parental rights often occurs before or during the adoption process. When a child is formally adopted in Georgia, the child’s legal relationship with his or her biological or legal parents ends. The adoptive parents then assume the rights […]
August 15, 2019
A spouse will sometimes abandon his or her husband or wife if the marital home becomes volatile or intolerable. Other times, however, a husband or wife will abandon his or her spouse for other reasons. Regardless of the reason for leaving, abandoning one’s spouse can have legal consequences in Georgia if the deserted spouse decides […]
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