Author: MLF Team

Sometimes a husband or wife is caught off guard by their partner’s decision to end the marriage. A “surprise divorce” has the potential to stir up a lot of animosity. At other times, both partners have been sensing and dreading the decision to part ways for months, perhaps years. In these situations, resentments built up […]

While a good credit history and score are important at any time, this is especially true after a divorce when you might be shopping for a new mortgage lender, opening your own credit accounts, and learning to support yourself on a single income after sharing household expenses for months, years, or even decades. If you […]

For many divorcing couples, their marital home is their most valuable property. This leads to a great number of people wondering, “Who gets the house in a divorce?” Like countless aspects of the law, there is not a simple answer to this question. However, a knowledgeable divorce lawyer from The Millard Law Firm may be […]

Many divorce lawyers hold confidential consultations with prospective clients. These consultations are usually short meetings for which the prospective client is expected to pay a fee. A knowledgeable divorce lawyer from The Millard Law Firm may be able to discuss the general law and process of divorce in Georgia during a consultation. Consider contacting them […]

Co-Parenting After Divorce: Tools For Healthy Communication   When a couple decides to start a family, they automatically become co-parents. For many couples, the goal is to divide childcare responsibilities evenly between the parents. Those plans should support both the wellbeing of the children and each partner’s individual career and aspirations. That is precisely what […]

Guardianship And Conservatorship For Special Needs Children: Ensuring Long-Term Care and Protection After Divorce   Divorce typically involves many complications, especially for couples with children. Divorcing when you have a child with special needs adds another layer of complexity to the process, as the couple needs to consider a variety of unique medical and legal […]

Contempt Of Court: When The Other Party Isn’t Abiding By The Order   Court-ordered directives are common in a variety of Georgia family law matters, including divorce, child custody arrangements, and financial support for former spouses. Both parties are legally required to follow these directives, but unfortunately, some divorcing spouses do not voluntarily comply. Courts […]

Can I Get Child Support For A Disabled Child After They Turn 18?   In Georgia, child support usually ends when a child turns 18 years old. However, there are some situations in which support may continue beyond the age of majority. If you have questions about your options in these cases or want to […]

Adultery And Divorce: How Is It Viewed By The Court?   When people enter into a marriage, they hope their love will last a lifetime. However, not all marriages stand the test of time. As what seemed to be infinite love diminishes and spouses begin to drift apart, they are more likely to engage in […]

Educational Rights Of Students With Disabilities: Understanding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) And Legal Protections In A Divorce   Divorce is almost always a painful and emotionally trying experience in any person’s life. However, ending a marriage can be especially complicated for parents of children with disabilities, who often have to navigate special education services. Many […]