Understanding the ins and outs of relationships often comes with its fair share of questions, especially when it comes to legal matters. If you're living in Georgia and wondering about "Common Law Marriage," you're in the right place. Let’s walk you through how it...
Month: January 2025
Understanding Legal Separation in Georgia
When a marriage is no longer working, deciding what to do next can be one of the most challenging decisions you’ll face. For couples uncertain about divorce or those seeking clarity on how to live apart, legal separation can provide a practical solution. But what does...
New Year, Less Stuff
For me, the first few weeks of January have been full of weighing personal items. Not in the sense of how many pounds something weighs, but weighing the item’s importance in my life. Some of that happens this time of year every year somewhat naturally as we pare down...
Things I Wish I Knew About Estate Planning Before My Grandparents Passed Away
Sometimes you don’t know what to do until you’re in the situation. Some people may feel uncomfortable talking about or planning for death. They may assume that only the wealthy need an estate plan. Here are a few things I wish I knew before my grandparents passed...
The Dance Super Bowl
The time of year has come where for the dance community, it is our “Super Bowl.” While it is an exciting time, it is important to remember that this competition, the UCA & UDA College Cheer and Dance Nationals, is one of the hindrances to dance team members being...
Filing Costs, Attorney’s Fees, and Contests, Oh My!
Budgeting for Divorce The average cost of divorce in Georgia where there are no children involved is around $15,000. That cost can balloon to over $23,500 if there are children involved. For many people, this is one of the most costly endeavors they will undertake in...
3 Strategies for Dealing with Grief
2024 was one of the hardest years of my life. I lost my grandfather who fought various illnesses over the better part of the last 20 years. A few months later, my partner lost his mother after a horrible stroke and 6 months in the hospital. I was close with both of...