Family Law

Divorce is usually a time of personal upheaval. It affects your social life, your finances and your living situation. There are a variety of fears that are common for women facing divorce, including financial concerns and worry about how it will impact their children....

Student loan debts could put a serious strain on the marriages of some Georgia couples. A study by Student Loan Hero found that 13 percent of divorced borrowers said student loans caused the end of their relationship. Over a third said that student loan debt combined...

Some women in Georgia may be unprepared for the financial reality of divorce. According to a survey by the online marketplace Worthy, almost half of all women who were divorced said they had encountered unpleasant financial surprises during their divorce. Women...

Georgia residents who are going through the divorce process might want to consider the long-ranging financial impacts of separating from a spouse. According to a report from the Center of Retirement Research, about half of American retirees find it hard to maintain...

Dividing your property can be the most challenging aspect of divorce. Physically dividing everything you accumulated during your marriage can be overwhelming and, for many people, far more complicated than they expect. That said, the process can be a little easier...

Question: “I have always had a very close and loving relationship with my grandchildren. Recently I had a falling out with my daughter, which has prevented me from being able to see my grandchildren as often as I would like. I still have a good relationship with my ex-son-in-law, but he only gets limited visitation with the children, and I…

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended, nor should be construed to provide legal advice. This article was originally written by Anne K. Banford, a former attorney of this firm in April 2011 and has since been updated by John R. Coleman, Jr. (Bob). Due to the volume of Family Law cases entering the Court…

Q: Can I withhold visitation if the other parent is withholding child support? A question we are frequently asked by our clients is if the withholding of child support by one parent alone justifies the withholding of visitation by the other parent. We are also asked if the withholding of visitation by one parent alone justifies the withholding of child…

This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended, nor should be construed to provide legal advice.. In the State of Georgia, if a child is born out of wedlock, the mother is the only parent who is entitled to custody of the child. (O.C.G.A. § 19-7-25) A father must file a petition in Superior Court to…

This is a question we are confronted with on a regular basis. This issue arises in cases involving the Division of Family and Children’s Services (DFACS), involvement with school counselors, involvement with psychiatrists or psychologists or can arise from unexpected trips to the hospital or physician’s office. If you suspect that your child is being physically or emotionally abused, you…