Laws throughout the country around determining child custody in a divorce emphasize the best interests of the child. That gives judges a lot of leeway if they have to rule on the matter if parents can’t work it out on their own. In recent years, more and more states...
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Does a contested divorce mean it might not happen?
Many people have an uncontested divorce, but there are also a high number of contested divorce cases each year. It is sometimes assumed that the contest is to the validity of the divorce action and whether or not it will happen. In other words, you may have asked for...
Why some parents flying alone with their child get added scrutiny
A lot of people will be flying over the holidays for the first time in several years. Maybe you’re among them. A lot has happened in the past few years. If one of those things includes separation or divorce, you may be flying alone with your child for the first time...
Waiting until January to file for divorce? Do these things now
Are you waiting until after the holiday season is over to file for divorce? You’re far from alone. People make this decision for all kinds of reasons – but it’s often because they’re either giving their marriage one last chance or they don’t want to ruin anybody’s...
What is the standard for property division in a Georgia divorce?
The end of the marriage is typically an emotional time that is fraught with major practical concerns. Individuals contemplating divorce have to think about their obligations to their shared children and their financial circumstances very carefully. They can either...
Conducting the right image as a parent during divorce
You and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways. This means that there are several issues to sort out during the divorce procedure. The top priority is reaching an agreement on child custody. If you and your spouse cannot do this between you, then the court...
Financial considerations for gray divorce
Divorce among people over the age of 50 is growing at a steady rate. As people live longer, they realize they don't want to stay in a relationship that is not happy or fulfilled. If you find yourself in this situation, there are unique financial aspects of your...
The potential benefits of an uncontested divorce
The difference between a contested divorce and an uncontested divorce is pretty simple. In a contested divorce, the court has to decide how everything from the division of the marital property to the custody of the children will be handled. In an uncontested divorce,...
2 ways parents try to avoid paying child support
People say that it takes a village to raise children, but parents make the biggest contributions. Both parents need to spend time with the children or, at the very least, make financial contributions to the children's upkeep. Even when parents no longer have a...
How are military divorces different than civilian divorces?
Divorce can be difficult, as emotions will flare as life becomes unpredictable. Your life circumstances can make divorce more challenging than normal for your family. Having one spouse in the military is a significant complicating factor for modern divorce. If you are...
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