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What is Domestic Violence?
According to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, in 2010, the number of crisis calls to Georgia’s certified domestic violence agencies was 71,212 and the number of protective and stalking orders issued in Georgia was 23,013. Domestic violence, also known as family violence, intimate partner violence and teen dating violence, is a widespread problem that […]
Custody Issues | 5 Tips For Child Custody Modification
Often times there may be circumstances such as being laid off from your job, an unexpected trip to the hospital, or change in marital status where child custody and support modification is needed. Modification may involve lowering child support payments or receiving more child support. Therefore parents must agree on the change or have the […]
10 Ways to an Effective Divorce – Part 10: What Happens at the End of a Divorce
In our 10-post blog series,“10 Ways to an Effective Divorce,” we explained the divorce process in the state of Georgia and answered tough questions about paying for the divorce, hiring an experienced family law attorney, important factors to consider when filing, assessing alimony and child support, using mediation effectively, determining equitable property division, and protecting […]
SMP’s Ryan Proctor to host: Divorce Hot Shot Session on November 15th
Divorce Hot Shot: Do Dads Get a Fair Shake? This session, “Do Dads Get a Fair Shake,” is being taught by Ryan Proctor who has significant experience with child support, parenting time, custody, guardian ad items, and co-parenting challenges.