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If you pay or receive child support in Georgia, you have probably asked: What is this money actually for? The short answer is that child support pays for a child's everyday needs. That means a roof, meals, clothes, and the basic costs of raising a kid. But the full picture has more to it. Georgia […]

Most parents would do anything to protect their children. You may not feel that way when you and the child's other parent cannot agree on how you raise the child. Yet, it is always important to understand your responsibilities under the law. National Parents' Day is July 26th, and it is the ideal time to […]

If you pay or receive support in Georgia, a new marriage brings real questions. Does alimony stop? Does child support go up or down? Does your new spouse's paycheck count against you? The short answer is that remarriage hits alimony and child support very differently. One can end the day when you say "I do." […]

So many things throughout a child's life define what their future holds. The education, affection, and support they experience throughout their development influences who they become later in life. That is why National Make a Difference to Children Month is so important to encourage healthy co-parenting. It is an opportunity to focus on the importance […]

If you're divorced, you may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on your former spouse's work record. Federal law allows ex-spouses to claim benefits if the marriage lasted at least 10 years, you're currently unmarried, and you're 62 or older. These benefits can equal up to half of what your ex-spouse receives at […]

Father's Day is a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the bond between fathers and their children. However, for many dads in Gwinnett County and throughout Metro Atlanta, questions about child custody, visitation, and parental rights can create uncertainty. Whether you are divorced, separated, or were never married to your child's mother, understanding your rights under Georgia […]

Remarriage can change several aspects of your divorce agreement in Georgia. If you're receiving alimony and decide to remarry, those payments typically end automatically under Georgia family law. However, if you're paying alimony and you remarry, your obligation continues. Child support and custody arrangements may also be modified when either parent remarries, but the process […]

Yes, you can file for divorce while pregnant in Georgia. The state doesn't prohibit couples from starting or completing divorce proceedings during a pregnancy. However, pregnancy adds layers of complexity to the process. Courts must address paternity, future child support, and custody matters, which often require careful timing and planning. As a trusted family law […]

If your spouse dies before your Georgia divorce is finalized, the divorce case automatically ends. You become a widow or widower rather than a divorced person. The marriage terminates by death instead of a court decree, and your legal affairs shift from divorce court to probate court. This change affects everything from property rights to […]

Summer vacation often means family trips, beach vacations, and visits with relatives. But for divorced or separated parents, travel plans can create conflict. One of the most common questions parents ask is: "Can my ex take our children on vacation without my permission?" The answer depends on your Georgia custody order and parenting plan. In […]