We’ve been through it, haven’t we? We’ve collectively been through it in ways that probably almost none of us ever once envisioned.
From Pan(dem)ic to Pandemonium
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Georgia and International Family Law Blog
Still Her Baby
The miracle of science brought forth the most cherished blessing of her life: a child. Early in her marriage a doctor sat her down and explained that while a full term pregnancy wasn’t “impossible,” it was medically implausible and risky. Stumped and staggered, having...
Why do I need a family law attorney?
Family Law is probably one of the many practice areas where most people feel that they can represent themselves because the issues and topics seem pretty simple. Divorce, child support, custody, visitation, and even domestic violence. These topics alone seem pretty...
How to succeed in your career despite your divorce
It can often be difficult to balance your personal life with your private life, even at the best of times. So when something big such as serious issues in your marriage is taking center stage in your life right now, you may struggle to be in top form when it comes to...
Hidden assets: four red flags
Marital property is divided in divorce, a situation that sometimes tempts one spouse to hide assets from the other to keep wealth out of property division proceedings. If you are going through a divorce or see one on the horizon, here are five red flags that your...
The Eight Year Divorce: A Real Housewife of New York Story
The immensely popular reality television show Real Housewives has catapulted dozens of women, their marriages, and often times their divorce, into the lime light. This week, Bethenny Frankel, Real Housewife of New York (RHONY) veteran, ended her two year marriage with...
The Greatest Gift to Your Child
One of the hardest parts of childhood has to be that first time away from home at an overnight summer camp. For many children, it’s the longest time they have ever been away from their parents at one time, or maybe ever. It is one of those instances of childhood of...
Yes, you need a contract if you’re working with a surrogate
Surrogacy can be a fantastic way to bring a child into your life without having to carry your child yourself or having your spouse carry your child. Surrogacy is sometimes necessary in cases where a woman cannot carry a child or would not like to due to other...
Property Wars
When does the Court have the power to award property in a divorce and when does it not?
Georgia Mandates 50/50 Parenting Time? Could Be! Part II
As I wrote a few days ago, Georgia General Assembly is considering a bill that would mandate 50/50 parenting time unless refuted by clear and convincing evidence. There is more in this proposed statute which we’ll consider tonight. Many members of the Family Law Bar...
