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Should I Change My Name After Divorce?

Deciding whether to change your last name is an incredibly personal decision. You will want to think about it before your divorce is finalized. As part of your divorce, your attorney can include your name change in the paperwork. But…

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5 Ways to Survive Social Distancing While Getting Divorced

Many spouses stay in the same home while divorcing. There may be practical or financial reasons for doing so, but it can still be stressful. Add in the stress created by coronavirus and social distancing and things can get unpleasant fast. Here are five tips to make sheltering in place with your spouse a better experience.

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6 Ways to Talk to Your Divorce Attorney While Sheltering in Place

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.

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Can I Get Divorced while Social Distancing?

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.

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Should I Divorce My Cheating Spouse?

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…

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Can Divorcing Couples Share the Same Attorney?

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…

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Can I Afford To Get Divorced?

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…

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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 negotiations happen, whether you settle your case…

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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 work to support…

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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 overwhelming. If you and your spouse…

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