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An overhaul of the U.S. tax code known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) took effect at the beginning of 2018. This act could have a significant impact on couples who are currently going through a divorce, custody,…

For most people, child support makes a substantial difference to their budget and planning, yet it can be hard to predict how much child support you will get if you do not know how Georgia courts calculate child support. Child…

Quality legal representation can be expensive. Lawyers typically bill for their time, so the more work your case takes, the higher the legal fees will be. But this does not mean that you cannot save yourself some expenses associated with…

The process of separating or divorcing from your partner can be challenging and emotional – both in facing the end of a relationship and in dealing with the legal process that comes with it. But you do not have to…

Moving in with your significant other can be an exciting time. Many think of it as a new adventure or an opportunity to spend even more time with the person they love. If you are considering purchasing a home with…

The Georgia Supreme Court has handed down a decision that could affect Georgia children conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF). Following a three-year-long legal battle, the Court recently ruled in Patton vs. Vanterpool that children who are conceived by IVF…

You may have seen advertisements recently for websites offering fast, inexpensive, do-it-yourself divorces. While the concept may seem tempting, it is likely not the best way to go. When you are ending a marriage the stakes can be high, especially…

A prenuptial agreement, sometimes referred to as a “prenup,” is a legal agreement signed by a couple prior to their marriage. The agreement specifies who owns which assets, the rights and obligations of each spouse, and how their assets would…

As the school year begins to ramp up, some parents may be feeling anxious about dealing with issues related to divorced or blended families.  These parents are working hard to ensure that divorce, modifications of custody, or even adoptions with…

In Georgia, most family law cases are referred to mediation. This includes contested divorce cases – cases in which the parties do not agree on all the terms of a divorce – legitimations, and modifications of custody or child support….