Family Law

Have you ever heard the saying, “More money, more problems?” Well, if you’re a woman, that might prove true in unexpected ways. As it turns out, the more highly paid a woman is, the harder it may be for her to avoid divorce. We live in an era when gender roles are no...

Divorce isn’t by any means easy. There’s a lot to consider, such as asset distribution, alimony and child custody. All of these require delicate maneuvering, which can be difficult when communication between you and your ex-spouse has fallen to the wayside. However,...

You and your spouse forged a strong relationship in the beginning. Recently, it’s starting to feel like this strength is wavering. Of course, all couples have their ups and downs but the important thing is that troubles are overcome together.  Some issues are just...

You're not against drinking alcohol, and both you and your spouse have done it for your entire marriage. However, you believe that your spouse's situation has taken a bit of a turn toward addiction. You think that they may be suffering from alcoholism, and it's...

Your relationship came to an end some time ago and you’re looking to get on with the divorce. Ideally, you want this to be as quick and painless as possible. Despite your good intentions, it doesn’t look like your spouse has the same feeling on the matter, and it...

You and your spouse have taken the difficult decision to go your separate ways. It may have been a dilemma, but it was the right choice under the circumstances. Now, it’s time to prepare yourself for both the divorce and life after the separation. It can take some...

Early in the history of America, it was nearly always considered morally wrong to terminate a marriage. It is likely that your grandparents and their antecedents felt this way and passed the belief on to your parents, who then passed it to you. The 21st century...

You hear the comments all the time in reference to the victims of domestic violence: “Why do they let themselves be abused?” and “Why don’t they just leave?” The reality is that nobody asks to be abused and nobody lets themselves be victimized. And people don’t leave...

Divorce after a lengthy marriage is often financially complex. More than a third of divorces now involve people who are at least 55 years old.  If you’re a divorcing woman in that age group, you’re probably already aware that, statistically, older women take a bigger...

Ten years ago, you married the partner of your dreams. You thought the two of you would be together forever. Now, it seems like everything is falling apart and you don’t know what to do. Though you hate to admit it, you think your marriage is headed for divorce....

When planning to get a divorce, you have many decisions to make and negotiations to anticipate. One of your first decisions is how to file for your divorce. If you live in Georgia, you can choose to file a no-fault divorce or a fault-based divorce. Most people take...

Those who believe that marriage is a crucial institution will give many reasons for wanting as many people as possible to get married and stay married until they die. Some people will claim that getting married is better for an individual's health and life expectancy....

Some things in life are worth fighting for. If you sign up for that theory, then fighting over divorce and custody might seem logical. After all, what could be more important than your well-being and your kids? While you certainly should not roll over and give your...

People who are going through a divorce need to ensure that their kids are well adjusted and able to thrive despite their parents splitting up. Both parents can do this by making sure their house is like a home to their children. There are several things that you can...

The idea of divorce can make people feel nervous about their futures. It is normal to worry about what divorce will mean for your life and your finances, especially if your marriage has lasted for decades.  Divorce means taking a leap into the unknown, and much about...