Smartphones are now a ubiquitous piece of technology used by countless individuals to access social media. Many people routinely share insight and photographs of their children and the many aspects of their daily routines and rituals. While this may be a fun pastime, it can often be used against one or both parties in a […]
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 […]
You can obtain sole legal and physical custody when a parent is unfit.
The Court of Appeals issued a decision on February 18, 2013 enforcing a trial court’s decision to award sole legal and physical custody of the parties’ two year old child to the mother. In this case, the father was an alcoholic, failed to attempt to see his child for several months and lacked judgment to […]
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 […]
Be careful of your Facebook posts!
divorce to post negative comments about the other party or inappropriate things they did with or in front of the children. This is not only inappropriate because of the effect on the children, but it could hurt your case as well. In a recent Court of Appeals decision, the Court has also upheld a trial […]
Child Support Modification in Georgia
As part of divorce in Georgia, the court will decide how much money is expected for the support and maintenance of the children. Once the court orders child support, that order can only be changed if one of the parents seeks modification of the original order through the court. Whether to increase or decrease the […]
Common Marriage Advice You Should Ignore
Whether you plan to get married or in the middle of a marriage, you may hear constant advice from your family, friends, and peers. While certain relationship advice is popular, there is some out there that aren’t worth applying to your own. The following are the common marriage advice you should ignore: Relationships are not […]
Helping Your Child Overcome Gender Stereotypes
Many people believe boys should be courageous and strong, while girls must be nurturing and delicate; boys should strive for dominance and be active, while girls must be passive and submissive. Unfortunately, gender stereotypes can have a harmful effect on both men and women. As parents, we are sometimes inadvertently reinforcing stereotyping. Whether you compliment […]
