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Social distancing due to coronavirus has made finding privacy difficult. But if you are getting divorced, you likely need to talk to your attorney. With an Executive Order requiring all Georgians to shelter in place due to COVID-19, you need to get a little creative to talk to your attorney. Here are six ways you can find privacy to call your divorce attorney during coronavirus.

Coronavirus has caused many of us to suddenly spend a lot more time with our significant others. For some people, this time together may have made you realize you don’t want to stay together. If you know you want to get divorced, you are probably eager to get started. But you may be concerned that you won’t be able to get divorced under shelter-in-place orders. Since we don’t know how long COVID-19 will last, you might be feeling stuck.

If you just found out your spouse cheated, your world may be shattered. They broke your trust. They disrespected you. They devalued your relationship. Your spouse can’t take back their actions, and you may be wondering if your marriage can…

If you’re facing divorce, you probably know you should get an attorney. If you and your spouse have already agreed to the terms of your divorce, it may seem like a good idea to save money by hiring one attorney…

Can I Afford to Get Divorced? Facing a divorce is stressful, especially when you are not sure how it will impact your finances. How will you afford your monthly expenses? Is there a chance that you might have to move…

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 court is deciding custody matters, the…

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 negotiations happen, whether you settle your case…

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…

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 work to support…

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 keep each other updated on the kids and work together to make…