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What if the Other Parent of My Child is an Addict?
One of the scariest issues in a custody case is when one parent has a substance abuse issue. The sober parent constantly worries about the child while in the addicted parent’s care. When the...
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How Long Will My Divorce Take?
At Porchlight, one of the questions we frequently hear is “How long will my divorce take?" The answer depends on a number of factors: whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, how quickly...
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Do I Really Need A Family Law Attorney?
If you are dealing with a family law issue, you might want to know “why should I hire a family law attorney? Do I need a lawyer, or can I handle this case myself?” A family law case can be so...
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How to Return to Work After Divorce
If you are returning to work after a divorce, you might feel nervous or overwhelmed about the situation. Maybe you put your career on hold to take care of your family. Maybe you took a break from...
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Co-Parenting: There’s An App For That
Co-parenting, even between parents who get along, can be challenging. You need to manage the schedule for extracurricular activities, playdates, and family events without conflict. You have to...
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Should You Use a Known Sperm Donor?
For couples struggling with infertility, lesbian couples, or single women looking to become parents, sperm donation is a viable and common solution. While anonymous donors are an option, some...
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Expansion of Who Can Seek Custody in Georgia
A bill allowing more people to seek custody in Georgia will go into effect July 1st. House Bill 543, signed by Governor Brian Kemp last month, amends Georgia law by allowing non-relatives to be...
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How to Get an Uncontested Divorce in Georgia
Divorce can be an emotional and challenging experience as you navigate the legal and personal issues that lead to the next phase of your life. But actually getting divorced does not have to be...
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Co-parenting with Religious Differences
In our increasingly multi-cultural society, there are larger numbers of interfaith couples choosing to marry and/or have children together. If these couples later decide to separate, the question...
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How Clients Benefit From Flat Fee Pricing
Porchlight recently introduced a flat fee pricing model for our traditional family law services. Flat fee pricing (as opposed to hourly rates or attorney retainers) can provide significant...
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