In Georgia, a separate maintenance action, sometimes referred to as a “legal separation,” can be an alternative to divorce but may not provide everything you are seeking.
Divorce Law and Family Law
Happy Father’s Day: A Tale of Two Girls
This Father’s Day – and every day – the question to ask is this: when it comes to parenting children, should it really matter which state you live in?
How to Enforce a Divorce Settlement Agreement
Divorce settlement agreements can be fairly basic. They can cover child support, visitation, and payment of marital debt or, they can cover everything from the right of first refusal to the custody of the family pet.
How to Dissolve a Domestic Partnership: A General Guideline
When terminating or dissolving a domestic partnership you will both sign a statement of termination or notice of termination. Doing so will end the domestic partnership and return each of you to a legal status of “single.”
Common Myths & Misconceptions about Family Law
Just like any other legal aspect, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about family law. The ever-expansive and complex laws make it confusing and overwhelming to the general public. This gradually builds up to even more misconceptions.
5 Crucial Things to Consider When Filing for a Divorce
There are all sorts of things to consider when filing for divorce. Here are 5 things you should think about when you decide to take the plunge.
Alternatives to Family Court: Mediation, Collaborative Law and Arbitration
With options like mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration as alternatives to going to court, you can save yourself time, money and decrease stress.
Legal Marijuana and Divorce
Can legal marijuana use be an issue in divorce cases? Even if legal, when it comes to a custody battle, the answer might still be that marijuana and divorce do not mix.
The Relationship between Immigration Status and Divorce
Can a conditional resident facing divorce from a U.S. resident obtain permanent residency, or does the green card always disappear with the marriage?
If a parent removes the children from the state or country without consent, what can the other parent do to have the children re
We see that fairly often. There are two situations that will come up: one situation is where one of the parents has removed the child from Illinois but is still in the United States. The first step is to go to court to obtain an order directing the return of the child or the children […]
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