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Changing Your Name after Marriage
There may be many reasons you wish to change your name. The most common reason, of course, is marriage. Married individuals often wish to change their last names. They are not limited to having the wife change her name to her husband’s last name. In fact, a newly married wife may wish to hyphenate… Read More »
How to Enforce Child Support in Georgia
So your ex-spouse has ceased paying for child support. This puts you in a difficult position; raising children is expensive and the costs are divided by the court between the ex-spouses in order to ensure there is enough money in the metaphorical “pot” to be used for child rearing. However, if this is your… Read More »
Modifying Child Custody
Child custody can be one of the most contentious aspects of divorce, as neither parent is often willing to give up parenting time with his or her children. However, a child custody plan is not always set in stone. It can be changed under various circumstances. Consider some of the details regarding changing child… Read More »
Top Ten Facts about Divorce in Georgia
If you or someone you know is looking to divorce or separate from your spouse, you may have questions about your rights and options. The following contains some facts about divorce in Georgia, which may help you navigate the sometimes confusing world of family law. There’s a Residency Requirement Like many states, Georgia has… Read More »
A New Trend: The Social Media Prenup
Imagine this: after a particularly nasty divorce, one ex-spouse posts unflattering photos of the other on social media platforms. Or worse: the posts contain revenge pornography or other attacks on one party by the other. Cue shaming, humiliation, and even defamation. Aside from personal discomfort, such activity can even damage one’s professional reputation. Is… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions about Modifying Child Support
So you’ve divorced or separated from your ex-spouse. A child support order was put into place. Now something has happened and it is time to modify that agreement. Earnings have been up, expenses have been unusual, or some other circumstances have caused you to reevaluate your child support obligation. Under what conditions can child… Read More »
