Family Law Blogs

Definition of a Will A will is a written document or oral declaration stating who will own the individual's... Read More

What is a Name Change? A name change is a simple legal action filed in court by a person who wishes to change... Read More

Legal Responsibilities of a Step-Parent When parents divorce, the legal rights to a child remain with the... Read More

Can I Reconcile with My Spouse After a Divorce Has Been Filed? Yes. Spouses may reconcile their marriage after... Read More

Define Family Law Family law is the branch of law which deals with legal matters related to the family. Areas... Read More

Counseling Before, During, and After Divorce If you think you may benefit from counseling, you should probably... Read More

In Georgia, and in the rest of the United States, there are specified grounds for divorce. O.C.G.A. §19-5-3. For... Read More

In most situations, when parents go through a divorce, one parent moves out and the entire family has to readjust to... Read More

With the advances in reproductive technology (such as in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, and... Read More

Should I get a Name Change After Divorce? There are many decisions to be made when going through a divorce. For... Read More

In October 2015, a Fulton County judge reinforced Georgia’s long held refusal to recognize wrongful birth... Read More

If you are a custodial parent, and you have ever wondered whether it would be possible to change your child’s... Read More

As discussed in a previous blog, in July the United States Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage nationwide,... Read More

There are many people in this country who still do not accept the Supreme Court's June ruling legalizing same sex... Read More

Yes, you read that correctly, a divorce selfie. Although selfies are generally reserved for happy or celebratory... Read More

This summer, after the United States Supreme Court addressed the issue of gay marriage in the U.S. by ruling that... Read More

Legally speaking, no it is absolutely not OK to date once you separate from your spouse in Georgia. Georgia divorce... Read More

There has been much acclaim in the news recently about the cyber-attack launched on the infamous cheating site... Read More

Imagine a Judge giving you a choice - get married or go to jail. This is essentially what happened to a Texas man... Read More

As Atlanta Divorce attorneys, we often write about the four core topics of divorce, which include equitable... Read More

In this digital age, the internet is a multifaceted tool that can be used in a variety of ways. From facilitating... Read More

We have posted several blogs on this site about the impact of divorce on one's health. Now, a new study reveals that... Read More

Unless you have been avoiding all news sources, you know that the United States Supreme Court recently legalized... Read More

During the divorce process, spouses often focus on dividing assets like bank accounts, retirement accounts and real... Read More

Divorce is stressful, and it is often characterized by escalating contention between the estranged spouses. Often,... Read More

While the humorous title of this blog may make you laugh, don’t brush it off – it may actually be true.... Read More

It is often said that when you get married, you are not just marrying your spouse but, rather, that you are also... Read More

Hiring a private investigator may seem like an extreme measure to take during your Georgia divorce. But in some... Read More

Religion, education, extracurricular activities, and medical decisions - these are all common sources of contention... Read More

Thanks, in part, to television and movies, many people associate the start of a marriage with a big, expensive, over... Read More

The brief answer to this question is: possibly - it all depends on the reason why a couple chooses to renew their... Read More

In the United States, many people take the daily freedoms we have for granted - including the freedom to divorce.... Read More

There are several ways to come to an agreement on the outstanding issues in your divorce action, including... Read More

Divorce is almost always difficult on the children involved as so many things in their lives are changing. They... Read More

Ladies, have you ever turned down a date with someone or broken up with a person because of his height - or lack... Read More

Divorce is often hard on both parties, both emotionally, mentally, physically and economically. The loss of a... Read More

Divorce hurts, and the pain resulting from divorce is often magnified if the divorce in precipitated by infidelity.... Read More

Everyone experiences periods of ups and downs in their marriage. But which gender is more likely to be unhappy in... Read More

Each state has different laws regarding who may get married in that state as well as different license and ceremony... Read More

There are several requirements for a valid marriage in Georgia. O.C.G.A. §19-3-2. Generally, a person capable... Read More

Georgia couples who are experiencing problems conceiving have more options than ever before to help them grow their... Read More

There are several blogs posted on this site discussing the link between marriage/divorce and health. Thus far, all... Read More

As Georgia divorce attorneys, we are intimately familiar with the fact that adultery plays a factor in a large... Read More

There have been several recent studies about the health benefits marriage can have for a person. Another recent... Read More

As Georgia divorce attorneys who help clients with domestic relations matters ranging from uncontested divorces and... Read More

One of the first questions likely asked by a person who has been cheated on is "WHY?" According to a new survey, we... Read More

Prior to 2002, when Georgia's current statutory law regarding setting aside paternity judgments was enacted, it was... Read More

An article on cnn.com entitled "My girlfriend is a tax break" recently caught my eye. "My girlfriend is a tax... Read More

Adoption can be a promising time, full of hope about a future addition to a family. However, for many families who... Read More

The simple answer to the question posed above is: Yes, it is possible for you to rescind your acknowledgement or... Read More

What is the putative father registry in Georgia? In Georgia, the putative father registry is a statewide... Read More

As a follow-up to our first segment, below are several more facts regarding the adoption process in Georgia.... Read More

As Atlanta divorce attorneys, we often hear one common misnomer repeated over and over again by biological fathers... Read More

The adoption process in Georgia is complex and may seem overwhelming and intimidating at first impression. However,... Read More

"Who gets the engagement ring after a broken engagement?" This is a question that we as Atlanta divorce attorneys... Read More

In an opinion rendered and authored by Judge Mohammed, New Jersey's Superior Court ruled that in cases when the... Read More

There are countless articles, advice columns and books dedicated to helping individuals detect whether their spouse... Read More

According to Fox News, twelve men are suing the state of Utah over their claim that the state's adoption laws are... Read More

Over the last three years, studies have shown that the U.S. divorce rate has been increasing steadily since it hit a... Read More

As Georgia divorce attorneys, we have seen firsthand the developing trend of couples opting for extended separation... Read More

According to a new study concentrating on the impact of spousal employment on divorce suggests that there is a... Read More

For purposes of divorce in Georgia, adultery (infidelity) is defined as sexual relations with a person other than... Read More

If someone were to ask you whether the divorce rate is higher in traditionally "red" states or traditionally "blue"... Read More

In Georgia, in order for a man to be deemed the legal father of a child, the child must have been born during... Read More

When a person goes through a divorce, that person is likely looking for a clean split from their spouse - the... Read More

At some point after a divorce, it is possible, or even likely, that each party will begin to date again. If... Read More

Legal separation is a concept that many are aware of due to media coverage of celebrity or other high profile... Read More

When you choose to get married, you have most likely found someone with whom you share similar interests and... Read More

Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties... Read More

Most people have heard the term "affidavit," but what is it and how can it be beneficial in a family law case?... Read More

Well, there used to be an app for that, the "Boyfriend Tracker." This app which was available in Google's Play store... Read More

In Georgia, several counties have chosen to implement parenting seminars, which are programs "designed to educate... Read More

"You won't understand until you have your own kids." "You're not the parent here." "You'll never love them as much... Read More

The holiday season, especially Christmas is often an especially difficult for divorced parents. In many parenting... Read More

For people who choose to represent themselves in a family law case, the task of filing the petition and all the... Read More

If you have a divorce, child custody or any other family law case in Fulton County, it is important to note that... Read More

The holiday season - it should be a time of joy, happiness and thankfulness. However, for many individuals trapped... Read More

In Georgia, a party's behavior in a case may result in that party paying his/her opponent's attorneys fees as a... Read More

The short answer to this question is: It depends on the circumstances of your marriage. Although this may seem like... Read More

Thinking of getting married in the near future? If so, there are a few key financial questions that you should ask... Read More

We have all heard the statistic that in the United States, nearly 50% of all first marriages end in divorce.... Read More

In Georgia, attorney's fees may be granted in a number of family law cases: alimony, divorce and alimony, or... Read More

As texting becomes more prominent in our daily lives, people are using this mode of communication as an... Read More

To obtain a family violence protective order in Georgia, the victim must file a Petition in the Superior Court of... Read More

In Georgia, there are two domestic relations actions that specifically relate to the father child relationship,... Read More

Forgiveness may be good for the soul, but it could possibly be very damaging to your divorce case. According to... Read More

If your divorce attorney is not returning your calls, you need to take immediate steps to protect yourself. First,... Read More

Learn More About Co-Parenting & Child Custody Below Read Our Top Co-Parenting Tips Sample Visitation... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the eleventh of which is [i]ncurable mental illness."... Read More

Upon divorce, many women who chose to take on their husband’s last name during marriage often desire to resume... Read More

Andrea Sneiderman was recently convicted of several felony charges related to her husband's "Dunwoody day care"... Read More

Will your best friend sabotage your future marriage? Most individuals considering marriage in Georgia would respond:... Read More

How would Georgia law apply to a divorce, child custody, paternity or legitimation action in which 22 children were... Read More

As previously discussed in our post entitled “If I am not Satisfied with my representation, may I hire a new... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the third of which is "[i]mpotency at the time of the marriage."... Read More

In this third installment of Happily Ever After, our series concerning engagement and marriage in Georgia, we... Read More

In this second installment of our series Happily Ever After, we will discuss a few issues that any couple seeking... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the first of which is "[i]ntermarriage by persons within the... Read More

In this first installment of Happily Ever After, a series offering helpful tips to those considering marriage in... Read More

In a Georgia divorce action, "a party may pray in his pleadings for the restoration of a maiden or prior name."... Read More

An issue that periodically comes up in Georgia family law cases is a potential name change for a child affected by... Read More

If a child is born to a Husband and Wife during the marriage, the child's legal parents are the Husband and Wife.... Read More

Many say that communication is the key to maintaining healthy relationships. If this indeed is the case, then... Read More

The answer to this question depends on whether you have his or her consent. If you are seeking to record your... Read More

Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Tumblr are often wonderful ways to remain connected with... Read More

The short answer to this query is: Certainly. Now for the more detailed version… Before you retain attorney, it... Read More

As a counterpart to last week’s Tips for Hiring a Georgia Divorce Attorney – Part 1, below are five... Read More

There are six grounds that a couple or an individual may assert in order to receive an annulment in Georgia. The... Read More

In Georgia, blended families are becoming more and more prevalent. As a result, many Georgia couples wonder: "May I... Read More

In family law cases, courts often have to find a balance between allowing a child to testify, and protecting that... Read More

Today, it is not uncommon to hear the phrase, "50% of all marriage in the United States end in divorce." This... Read More

Although Georgia stopped recognizing common law marriages entered into within the state as of January 1, 1997,... Read More

How long is too long to wait for your former spouse to perform under the terms of your Divorce Agreement? The... Read More

In May of this year, the Georgia Court of Appeals made an important decision which may impact how Petitions for... Read More

Georgia family law attorneys are often asked about the rights grandparents have to see their grandchildren.... Read More

In Georgia, if a person is confronted with a trust case involving fraudulent conveyance, the first question they... Read More

In Georgia, adultery, defined as a person voluntarily having "sexual intercourse with a person other than his or... Read More

In Georgia and in other parts of the country, more and more couples are choosing to live together without getting... Read More

A recent article on ABAJournal.com recently reported how one Georgia court is currently wrestling with a tough a... Read More

The Georgia Court of Appeals recently affirmed the grant of a petition for legitimation over the mother’s... Read More

A temporary protective order can be issued against someone who does not live in Georgia. O.C.G.A. §19-13-2 gives... Read More

As a Georgia family law attorney, I was recently asked how parental rights could be terminated for a father who is... Read More

In Georgia, there are certain degrees of relationship within which marriage is prohibited. Specifically, marriage... Read More

In a Georgia divorce, there are two documents where you can ask for your name to be restored back to your maiden... Read More

According to O.C.G.A. § 19-6-2, you can be awarded attorney’s fees in a divorce, but the award of attorney’s... Read More

When two parties are going through a divorce, one party may feel that it is necessary to record the telephone... Read More

As a divorce attorney in Atlanta, I have noticed a recent trend wherein the simple question of when was the... Read More

A child may be adopted by the spouse of his/her parent in Georgia regardless of whether the child’s other parent... Read More

Additional Resources Related to Legal Separation Legal Separation & Informal Separation in depth... Read More

Georgia is a “no-fault” divorce state, so you can get a divorce based solely on the grounds that the marriage... Read More

Common law marriage is a marriage recognized in some states even when there has been no official ceremony performed... Read More

In Georgia, there is a difference between the evidence that can be presented in a temporary hearing versus a final... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law,the thirteenth of which is... Read More

In Georgia, it is fairly simple to restore your maiden name after a divorce. Specifically, Georgia law states that... Read More

According to O.C.G.A. 19-5-2, you must reside in the State of Georgia for a period of six (6) months before you... Read More

A research study by Bowling Green State University's National Center for Marriage and Family Research (NCFMR)... Read More

In Georgia, parties cannot obtain a divorce except on one of 13 grounds allowed by law.OCGA §19-5-3. The fifth... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the sixth of which is adultery. OCGA §19-5-3(6). In... Read More

The Supreme Court of Georgia recently affirmed and clarified a limited exception to the law that allows... Read More

There are thirteen grounds for divorce in Georgia, the fourth of which is "[f]orce, menace, duress, or fraud in... Read More

When you think of adoption, you likely think of a couple adopting a newborn baby or young child who has been... Read More

In a word - yes. In Georgia, there are 13 grounds for divorce - intermarriage by persons within the prohibited... Read More

If you are considering appealing a Georgia custody order, it is important to consider the timing of your appeal.... Read More

A question Georgia divorce attorneys are often asked is “Who pays for the divorce?” Generally, each party pays... Read More

According to a "When a Divorce Pays Off," in the Wall Street Journal, elderly Americans may be missing out on... Read More

This may seem like a fairly simple question and, in actuality, it is simple – a divorce is a legal action in... Read More

In Georgia, there are thirteen grounds for divorce. These include:1) Intermarriage between certain relatives;2)... Read More

In Georgia, as well as around the world, conceiving a child with the use of assisted reproductive technologies can... Read More