Post Divorce Matters
Attorney forced to file suit for unpaid fees
When you retain an attorney, whether for a family law or other legal matter, it is extremely important that you... Read More
Bigamy
New York actress Leesa Rowland is in the process of ending her marriage to alleged bigamist, Steven Sepaugh. Leesa... Read More
Going Through a Divorce – Is It OK To Have Sex With an Ex?
To kick off Bravo's new show, "The Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce," starting this season, the network conducted a... Read More
Returning to Your Maiden Name After Divorce – Should You Do It?
There are many decisions to be made when going through a divorce. For women who took their spouse’s last name... Read More
Can I Change My Child’s Name Post Divorce?
If you are a custodial parent, and you have ever wondered whether it would be possible to change your child’s... Read More
Post-Divorce Estate Planning Issues
After going through a divorce, one has to figure out how to navigate life as a single person again. This often... Read More
Wondering What to do with Your Wedding Ring Post-Divorce?
Throw it in the ocean. Bury it. Flush it down the toilet. Mail it to his new girlfriend. These are all potential... Read More
What is Dormancy and How Can it Impact My Georgia Divorce?
In Georgia, judgments entered by a court generally go dormant, meaning they are no longer enforceable, if seven... Read More
Severing the Credit Connection during Georgia Divorce
Divorce is a complex maze of emotional, financial and familial issues. With that being said, it is not uncommon for... Read More
Engagement Ring May Be Viewed As Irrevocable Gift by Courts
"Who gets the engagement ring after a broken engagement?" This is a question that we as Atlanta divorce attorneys... Read More
Who Gets the Dependency Exemption & Child Tax Credit Post Divorce?
Generally post divorce, the parent who was awarded primary custody of the child or children is entitled to claim the... Read More
Who Gets the Medical Expenses Deduction Post Divorce?
Although much attention is often paid to the child and dependent care tax credit or the dependency exemption during... Read More
Don’t Forget to Adjust Your Tax Withholding Post-Divorce
Completing a new W-4 form is something that many people only think of when starting a new job. However, because... Read More
Who Gets Mortgage Interest Deduction Post Divorce?
Tax issues are generally not the paramount concern of couples going through divorce in Georgia. However, failure to... Read More
Getting a Divorce? There’s an App for That
In the increasingly technological society we live in, there seems to be an app for almost every activity from... Read More
Who Should Keep the Marital Home Post-Divorce?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a“right” answer to the question of who should keep the marital home... Read More
Car Insurance and Georgia Divorce
Although car insurance and divorce do not appear to be related concepts at first blush, in our experience as Georgia... Read More
The Importance of Post-Divorce Vocational Counseling
After divorce, everything changes. The career that once seemed fulfilling is no longer satisfying. The job that once... Read More
Post-Divorce Financial Planning for Divorcées 50 and Over
Divorce is scary, emotional and stressful at any age, especially after a long-term marriage. After years of creating... Read More
Defamation and Georgia Divorce
It is not uncommon for us as Georgia divorce attorneys to hear the question: “Can I sue my ex-spouse or soon... Read More
When Should the 401(k) be Valued for Divorce?
One of the mistakes made most often by individuals going through the divorce process in Georgia is failing to... Read More
Moving Post-Divorce
When a person goes through a divorce, that person is likely looking for a clean split from their spouse – the... Read More
Dating after divorce – How does it affect the kids?
At some point after a divorce, it is possible, or even likely, that each party will begin to date again. If... Read More
Can I be Ordered to Pay for College Expenses?
It is not uncommon for many divorcing parents to come to an agreement in their Marital Dissolution Agreement or... Read More
Should I Restore My Maiden Name Post-Divorce?
To restore or not to restore? A question that is commonly pondered by women before, during, and even after the... Read More
Post-Divorce Financial To-Do List
After months, even years of wading through the divorce process, you have finally obtained your Final Judgment and... Read More
Third Time Isn’t Always the Charm: Divorce More Likely After Second and Third Marriages
We have all heard the statistic that in the United States, nearly 50% of all first marriages end in divorce.... Read More
Should I Move Out During My Divorce?
As Atlanta divorce attorneys, we are often asked: "Should I move out? If I do, what are the repercussions and what... Read More
Happy Father’s Day?: Celebrating Father’s Day After Divorce
Father's Day should be a day for dad's to enjoy the opportunity to spend quality time with their children, and for... Read More
Single Dads on the Rise
We are all familiar with discussions concerning single mothers in America. However, did you know the rate of single... Read More
Can I Restore my Maiden Name After Divorce?
Upon divorce, many women who chose to take on their husband’s last name during marriage often desire to resume... Read More
Name Change After Georgia Divorce
In a Georgia divorce action, "a party may pray in his pleadings for the restoration of a maiden or prior name."... Read More