Category: Divorce

A high-conflict divorce arises when one or both partners resort to actions that disrupt the process or cause unnecessary emotional distress to each other. This often results in prolonged disputes and heated legal battles. Although specific statistics may differ, researchers estimate that approximately 20 percent of couples who are separating are caught in a high-conflict […]

Navigating the delicate territory of divorce requires a basic understanding of the available legal paths, each with advantages and disadvantages. Among these, “no fault divorce” is a viable option for many separating couples. This relatively new approach, which has reduced many of the former inhibitive barriers of divorce, aims to streamline the dissolution of marriages […]

You’ve tried everything. Everything to save your marriage. Talking it out with your wife, getting advice from friends, counseling, perhaps a trial separation. And, yet, things aren’t going to work out. Now what? Unfortunately, you may have to do something a bit sneaky: financially planning for divorcing your wife before asking for a divorce. While […]

Georgia allows same-sex marriages, thanks to a US Supreme Court ruling in 2015. With this, LGBTQ divorce should also be legal in the state. But while same-sex couples are now afforded the same rights as different-sex couples, there may still be unique issues in LGBTQ marriages and divorce that require legal attention. Here’s our comprehensive […]

In today’s market, especially in large metropolitan areas, clients can pick and choose from a long list of possible lawyers to handle their legal needs.  If things don’t work out from the client’s perspective, they can terminate the representation, fire the lawyer, and hire someone else. What does an attorney withdrawal mean? Sometimes the attorney […]

In family law cases, the client is the person involved in the legal action. The person bringing the suit is the Plaintiff who is often referred to as the Petitioner in family law cases. The person defending the legal action is the Defendant who is referred to as the Respondent. In family law cases, lawyers […]

Some couples feel so relieved once their divorce has become finalized. But some ex-spouses are just getting started. Divorce can continue to be difficult if your ex-spouse doesn’t follow your divorce decree. What are your legal options if you find yourself in this situation? Is there a way for you to resolve this issue outside […]

Annulment is often compared to divorce in that they both allow married couples to become unmarried. Annulment, however, is different from divorce and may be more appropriate in certain situations. Here’s what you need to know about getting your marriage annulled in Georgia. For case-specific legal advice, call our experienced family law attorney. What is […]

In a no-fault divorce, one spouse only needs to express that they believe the marriage is irreparably broken, rather than providing evidence of wrongdoing such as adultery or desertion. This type of divorce is based on the irreconcilable differences between the divorcing parties. In Georgia, most divorces are of this nature. The introduction of these […]

Preparing for any legal dispute can be overwhelming, stressful, and time-consuming. Regarding divorce cases, the process can be even more difficult due to the added emotional strains and tedious amounts of paperwork often involved. If you’re preparing to file for divorce, you may feel confused as you’re compelled to complete forms you’ve never heard of […]