Adoption is something that many people don't consider until they may benefit from it. Families in a broad range of circumstances might decide that adoption is the right choice. Although it can be a complex legal process, adoption can give a child a family and an...
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Who insures your children after a Georgia divorce?
Health care is expensive, and so is the health insurance that pays for it when you need treatment. The costs for insurance depend on your age, your gender and other factors, like the amount of coverage you want or how much of a deductible you accept. Many adults will...
What property will you have to divide in a Georgia divorce?
Throughout your marriage, you and your spouse may have shared a bank account and most of your other property in addition to combining your households. When you divorce, you have to separate your resources and assets from those of your spouse. This process is often...
3 unique shared custody concerns that affect military families
Getting divorced when you and your spouse still have children will require a lot of work and patience. Couples have to either negotiate their own custody arrangements despite their relationship falling apart or wait for a judge to make a ruling about the best way to...
Is your spouse hiding assets?
When a married couple divorces in Georgia, wealth and assets acquired during the course of the marriage are to be divided between the spouses. Unfortunately, some people can't simply part with their fair share of the marital estate. They hide assets, underreport...
Military divorces are complex, but the right legal support helps
If you’re in the military or divorcing someone who is, it’s important to understand your rights and how to proceed. Military divorces are unique, because there are specific rules that apply to this divorce that may not apply to a civilian divorce. In a military...
What rights does a birth father have during an infant adoption?
If you hope to add to your family through adoption, connecting with an expectant mother who is not able to raise her child herself can be an ideal solution for everyone involved. The birth mother receives the comfort of knowing her child is with people who love the...
An LGBT+ divorce can have complicated asset division issues
It hasn't even been a decade yet since members of the LGBT+ community secured the right to marriage at a federal level. However, many marriages don't last a decade, which means that divorce equality has recently become a hot topic. Just like heterosexual couples,...
Do the Georgia courts have to make the decisions in a divorce?
One of the most nerve-racking aspects of a modern divorce is how you must turn over control regarding some of the most personal areas of your life to a judge. In theory, the judge presiding over your divorce will have the authority to split up your possessions and...
Military Divorce: Questions to address
If you and/or your spouse are in the military, it can take a toll on your marriage and family life. Should you decide to divorce at any point, it’s critical to have a clear understanding of the process, including the challenges you’re likely to face. While similar in...