In nearly every domestic case filing, mediation is a required step towards resolving a case. Many counties, including Cobb County, require that mediation occurs before the Court will set a final hearing. This requirement applies to domestic cases ranging from simple...
Month: October 2024
Navigating Your Estate Planning Process
Estate planning is a task many of us tend to postpone, yet it's one of the most vital steps we can take to protect our loved ones and ensure our intentions are carried out. Whether you’re just starting your journey, building a family, or planning for retirement,...
Georgia Trusts Explained: Your Go-To Guide
When it comes to securing your family’s future, few things are as important as estate planning. Whether you’re a Georgia resident looking into trust options for the first time or revisiting your existing plans, understanding the different types of trusts available can...
Who Gets the Church?
One often overlooked aspect in the divisions that occur with a divorce is that of continued participation in the church the family attended. While certainly there’s a possible outcome where both spouses continue to attend the same church post-divorce, for many...
Geese
You don’t need me to tell you that children are very impressionable. They imprint on pretty much everything that you say and do. You set their standards. You establish what is normal, what is acceptable, what they should tolerate, what they should seek for...
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Legitimate
There are moments in life where waiting has its benefits. However, in the world of domestic relations law, waiting to pursue and assert your custody rights can potentially mean losing your ability to pursue your rights. When parties are not married, the mother of the...
What happens when one parent doesn’t follow their custody order?
When parents in Georgia separate or divorce, the courts typically help advocate for the children. The creation of a shared custody arrangement is standard procedure when parents no longer live together. They either reach an agreement by negotiating directly with one...
The Sandwich Generation
Almost three years ago, my husband and I, along with our then 4-year-old daughter and 5-month-old son, moved three hours away from our hometown in search of new opportunities. We understood that we were effectively leaving our support system, but we operated under the...