The decision to get a divorce doesn’t happen overnight. Nor does the breakdown of a marriage. But once a couple has decided that divorce is the only route, that, as they say in the classics, is that. Sometimes, however, people acknowledge the marriage has broken down, think that divorce is the only route, but deep […]
Dealing with divorce is extremely challenging, particularly for children. This is one of the reasons why a collaborative approach is recommended to help children cope with divorce. Like any form of collaboration, a collaborative divorce requires cooperation from both husband and wife. Having agreed to split and legally end the marriage, the couple works together […]
To file for divorce in Georgia, a couple must be “separated,” meaning they no longer have marital relations. While many American states offer legal separation as an alternative to divorce, Georgia doesn’t recognize this option. However, the courts do support separate maintenance, which is very similar in concept. If married couples decide to separate without […]
In the past, a court proceeding was one of the only options, if not the only one, for divorce. These days, divorce mediation is a popular option because it offers a personal and less stressful experiance to an already tense situation. Mediation can also take less time than divorce court proceedings and involves far fewer […]
Divorce is a rough process, there’s no doubt about it. It turns lives upside down and by its very definition pulls families apart. No couple enters marriage with the intent of it ending, and when a marriage does fall apart, it’s a painful time to say the least. Divorce can not only be painful, it […]
As the annual winter holidays loom so too does the threat of stress that can lead the breakdown of marriage, a US study predicts. Ironically, it seems to be due to the fact that holiday periods represent the opportunity for new beginnings and something a little different to the norm. The study led by Professor […]
Marriage doesn’t always work out, and there’s certainly no reason to beat yourself up if you end up filing for divorce. The really hard part though is when children are involved. Far too often they blame themselves for causing a rift between their parents, or on the opposite end of the scale feel that their […]
When parents divorce, essential issues that must be taken care of include child custody and co-parenting responsibilities. Irrespective of who is awarded custody of the minor child or children Georgia law requires a parenting plan that details co-parenting schedules. Couples who have chosen the route of collaborative divorce will, with the help of a good […]
Divorce is not an easy path, even when both parties know it is the only solution. But when one person in the failed partnership refuses to let go it can be unbearably difficult, particularly when children are involved. This is one of the reasons mediation, or collaborative divorce, are usually the best approaches to take. […]
Divorce is never easy, but starting out a New Year after divorce can be particularly challenging. Nevertheless it is also an excellent time to make a new start as our Alpharetta collaborative divorce attorneys know. On the positive side, you’ve been through the divorce process, which can be really hard. You have reached a settlement […]
