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If you’re a parent preparing for divorce who has a history of substance abuse, you may be concerned that your spouse could use that history against you – even if you have been in recovery for multiple years. While your soon-to-be ex might seem amenable to a shared...
Blended families are very common, and many stepparents step up and step into full-time parental roles for their spouse’s children. In every practical sense, they become a child’s parent – despite not having any blood ties. If the marriage ultimately ends in divorce,...
Parents in Georgia may find that their current custody order fails to address family needs if it’s been in place for a while. Changes in household dynamics, the needs of the children or even family schedules can leave parents scrambling to adjust their custody...
A concern among divorcing couples is how property will be divided. Two terms often heard are “community property” and “equitable distribution.” Both systems govern how property is divided during a divorce, but they operate differently. Understanding the distinction...
Social media posts offer a transparent view of a parent’s daily life during Georgia custody cases. Judges focus on the best interests of the child when they review digital evidence. Online behavior often serves as a key factor in determining parental fitness in court....
One of the most difficult things for children to do when their parents get divorced is learning how to live a life that involves moving between the two homes. This is a major change that can lead to stress, particularly if the parents aren’t taking steps to mitigate...
When parental relationships end, family dynamics evolve. They may continue changing regularly until the children are adults. In some cases, major decisions by either parent can have implications for the entire family. If one parent recently got engaged to someone who...
Parents who divorce or break up don't have the luxury of making a clean break. Instead, they have to continue seeing one another because of their shared children. Unless there are particularly serious aggravating factors to consider, parents typically share parental...
Physical custody rights determine where a child is going to live, but legal custody rights deal with making decisions for the child. These are typically the types of things that parents will address together during a marriage, and shared legal custody means that they...
One of the most pressing thoughts when you decide to split from your ex is that you won’t have to speak to them any longer. If you share children with them, you aren’t going to be able to avoid speaking to your ex. Proper communication is critical in child custody...