As we approach 2026, you need to be aware of a new law regarding Child Support in Georgia that becomes mandatory beginning January 1, 2026. If you have previously been through a Georgia divorce or legitimation proceeding where Child Support was calculated, the...
On September 24, 2005, the Georgia Court of Appeals rendered a decision in Bolton v. Bolton, A25A1264 that helps clarify what has been a grey area of the law in Georgia, even after Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015): “whether a spouse in a same-sex marriage has...
A second parent adoption legally establishes you as your child's parent, granting you the same rights and responsibilities as a biological parent. For LGBTQ+ families in Georgia, it is the single most important step you can take to protect your family. This guide...
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...
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...
Ever wonder whose approval do you need for a Georgia stepparent adoption? Families grow and change in a variety of ways. If you married someone who already had children from a previous relationship, you went from being a single person to a stepparent very quickly. As...
Determining child custody during a divorce can be a challenging process. Every divorced couple needs a parenting plan that clearly defines how they’ll spend time with their child as well as how decisions will be made regarding their child. But what happens if you’re...
Deciding on custody of children can be one of the biggest concerns when you get a divorce. You must prove to a court that you deserve to see your child, whether through custody or visitation rights. But if you are a member of the LGBT community (lesbian, gay, bisexual...