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 […]
August 1, 2019
Divorce mediation is a collaborative process. Therefore, it is important to keep an open mind when entering negotiations. Of course, there are certain things that you will want to achieve by participating in divorce mediation. However, by keeping an open mind regarding the proceedings and potential outcome of your settlement agreement, you will receive the […]
July 1, 2019
In Georgia, a person may either file for a no-fault divorce or file under one of 12 statutory grounds. Adultery by either spouse is one of these grounds. However, to prove adultery, the accusing spouse must present substantial and corroborating evidence to the court. Even if the spouse accused of adultery confesses to the behavior, […]
June 1, 2019
Parental alienation is a process by which one parent psychologically manipulates his or her child into showing unwarranted hostility, fear, or disrespect towards the other parent. Although Georgia has no specific laws addressing parental alienation, evidence of this behavior by a parent may be used by the other parent to support his or her claim […]
May 15, 2019
When making custody decisions in Georgia, courts attempt to determine what is in the best interest of the child. Judges make this determination based on an examination of several factors, including: Each parent’s work schedule and routine. Each parent’s mental, physical, and emotional health. Each parent’s education level. The ability of each parent to provide […]
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