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What are your Rights when your Ex-Spouse and Children Move over State Lines?
After a divorce, the issue sometimes arises where one of the parents decide to move out of state. In Georgia, a parent may file for a modification of child custody or visitation, if there is a significant chance in circumstances, including moving over state lines. Under some circumstances, this may be limited to once every […]
Why Life Insurance may be Required in Divorce Settlements
Going through a divorce can be a trying and complicated process, and many times there is a financial obligation that is due to one of the parties involved. The payment could be child support, alimony, or some other type of financial settlement and may be payable by way of lump sum or installments. However, what […]
What Happens when Parents Divorce after an Adoption?
Issues of divorce can be particularly complex, especially when coupled with the presence of children that have been adopted. One type of adoption that is legal in Georgia is known as stepparent adoption, which is when a stepparent legally adopts the child of their spouse. If both of the child’s parents are still alive, an […]
What Happens to Pets During Divorce Proceedings?
Often in divorce cases, there is dispute over which party will be granted ownership of any pets obtained during the course of the relationship. An increasing number of families consider their pets to be far more than property, but full-fledged members of the family. Despite the emotional attachment many people have to their pets, the […]