If you are the biological father of a child born outside marriage, there is an important distinction you should understand:
Being the biological father does not necessarily mean you have the legal rights of a father.
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Divorce brings with it a long list of practical questions, but few carry as much weight as this one: who gets what? For many people going through a divorce in Georgia, the assumption is that everything will simply be split
Your Worst Enemy
“You bitch!”
Dick slammed the phone down into the passenger seat. His children were in the backseat, looking like they would prefer to be invisible, or better yet, anywhere but there.
Dick’s Ex, that horrific woman, had just told him
Alimony in Georgia: How Courts Decide Support and When You Can Modify It
Alimony decisions in Georgia rarely follow a simple formula, and that unpredictability is exactly what makes the process so stressful for both spouses.
Key Takeaways:
- Georgia judges weigh several factors when deciding alimony.
- Proven adultery bars a spouse from receiving
Child Support and Alimony in Georgia: How Judges Decide
When a marriage with children ends, two of the most pressing financial questions are almost always about child support and alimony. While both are meant to provide financial stability after a divorce, Georgia handles them in very different ways. Understanding
Divorce Debunked: Five Common Myths of Uncoupling
Between raw human emotions and an intricate judicial system, divorce is complex enough without misinformation making it harder. People may enter the process with assumptions they have gathered from friends, family, or the internet—only to learn that law and procedure
Child Support Changes – The Parenting Time Adjustment
As of this year, child support has changed in Georgia. Previously, each parent’s income was the primary items used in calculating child support. The Georgia Child Support Calculator would take the parties’ gross income, do some magic, and spit out
Legitimation in Georgia: Why Signing the Birth Certificate Isn’t Enough to Secure Your Rights as a Father
Unmarried fathers in Georgia have no custody or visitation rights until they complete the legal process of legitimation.
Key Takeaways:
- Paternity and legitimation are separate legal steps in Georgia.
- Legitimation petitions are filed in the mother’s home county.
- An attorney
How to File for Divorce in Georgia: A Step-by-Step Overview
Deciding to move forward with a divorce is rarely simple, and that’s especially true when minor children are part of the picture. Beyond the emotional weight of the decision, Georgia law has its own specific requirements for who can file,
HIPAA: What You Need to Know When Your Child Turns 18
When your child turns 18, many parents are caught off guard by one big change: you may no longer be able to access your child’s medical information—even if you’re still helping with care or paying for insurance. The reason for