Divorce can be a complex and emotionally draining process, especially if it is hotly contested. Not only are feelings hurt on both sides, but there is also a lot of money and time spent trying to reach a fair agreement. In order to obtain the results you want, as well as a fresh start in […]
Five Stages of Grief in Divorce
Divorce is not a situation people are usually emotionally prepared for. After all, no one gets married to get divorced. Nevertheless, divorce is something that happens whether we are ready for it or not. In fact, it is often stated that nearly 50% of marriages end in divorce. That does not make it any easier, […]
Lump Sum Child Support Payments
Several family law lawyers say a Sept. 20 Georgia Supreme Court ruling that affirmed a lower court’s grant of a lump-sum child support payment to cover 13 years of care sets a “dangerous” precedent because it grants one parent a large sum of cash without oversight. But the court said nothing in the child support […]
Settlement Agreements may be enforced even after the party receiving payment dies.
On March 18, 2013, the Supreme Court decided a case regarding a Husband’s requirement to continue to pay Wife $1,200 per month after she dies. In this case, the parties did not share a child, but the Husband had helped to raise the Wife’s child. The parties agreed that if the Wife were to remarry […]
A court cannot prevent a party from applying for a modification based on an alleged future change.
On March 18, 2013, the Supreme Court reversed a trial court’s decision that limited when the mother, who was awarded child support, was able to ask for a change in the court ordered child support. In that case, the mother asked for a change in child support after the parties had agreed she would become […]
If a Court does not address all issues relating to support, the issue could be lost.
The Court of Appeals held in a decision on March 18, 2013, that all issues, including division of extra-curricular expenses, must be included in the final order. In that case, the Husband filed for a modification of support. The original divorce decree stated that Husband was to split extra-curricular expenses on top of paying child […]
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Commonly Asked Questions About Divorce
Divorce can be a stressful experience for both parties, as it involves decisions on finances, living arrangements, and parenting. For this reason, people have many questions about the procedure, trying to find possible ways to make it less taxing. At the Millard Law Firm, we offer answers to three of the most common questions about […]
What To Look For In a Divorce Attorney
If you are going through a divorce you likely are under a huge amount of stress. Divorce takes a toll on not only a couple but also an entire family – especially if kids are involved. When looking for an Johns Creek divorce lawyer there are several key traits that you should ensure are present […]
Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement
A pre-nuptial agreement is an agreement made by a couple, which concerns the ownership of their respective property and assets if the marriage fails, prior to getting married. While it may sound like a great plan for the future, bringing up a pre-nuptial agreement is not the most romantic thing to do, especially at a […]
