Five Coping Strategies for Divorce Stress
Meet Kristina Murr Overwhelmed by the emotional turmoil of divorce? Rhodes Law’s trusted counselor Kristina Murr, MS, LPC, CPCS can help! Kristina is a licensed professional counselor and the owner of Awaken Counseling. Below she shares five coping strategies for the stress of divorce. The emotional toll and stress of divorce can be challenging, but you […]
Legal and Physical Custody
Legal and Physical Custody: What is the difference? We get lots of questions about the differences between legal and physical custody. Often, a client will come in and say, “I just want joint custody.” And we always say, “What does joint custody mean to you?” Invariably, the client has an imprecise understanding of legal and […]
Tip to Settle Your Divorce: STOP TALKING
So, you want to settle your divorce case? Picture this: You and your spouse had a major blowup. You’ve been kicked out of your house and served with divorce papers. Hiring a lawyer will cost a fortune. You really want to settle your divorce without breaking the bank. Your phone is blowing up every hour […]
General Warranty versus Limited Warranty Deeds
General Warranty versus Limited Warranty: What’s the difference between these two types of deeds? Both a general warranty deed and limited warranty deed make a specific promise about giving clear title to the property. Both deeds contain a promise that the grantor is conveying clear title to the property. But, the difference between the general […]
“Equitable Division” What Does That Mean Anyway?
Half Our Stuff Most people walk into a divorce negotiation assuming that “Equitable Division of Property” means they will “get” or “give up” half of everything, but many are surprised to learn just how many different ways there are of dividing by two. To begin with, what is “everything?” Does it include personal debts like […]
Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed: How are they different?
Many people think that a warranty deed and a quitclaim deed are interchangeable legal documents, but they are not. You can read all about the basics of a real estate deed HERE. To begin to understand the difference between a warranty deed and a quitclaim deed, remember first the difference between the grantor and the […]
The Basics of a Real Estate Deed
Deeds are used to record and publish interests in land. Real estate deeds convey property interests and are specific as to date, parties, and land described. A real estate deed is full of arcane legal jargon including words like seisin, indenture, warrant, etc. But, you can break a deed down into four simple parts: First […]
Mediation Impasse: The Value of Not Settling Your Case
Mediation is a great method for resolving family law litigation cases. While most cases are able to settle at mediation, many do not. Not settling at mediation is called an impasse. Even when the case reaches an impasse, mediation still offers parties a chance to have their “day in court” without the risks inherent in […]
My Lawyer Won’t Call Me Back: A Common Complaint
The State Bar of Georgia hears more complaints dealing with attorneys not returning client phone calls than any other complaint. The reality is, unfortunately, some attorneys simply refuse to return client phone calls. There are a number of reasons for this, all bad. Below, I offer some suggestions on how to get your lawyer to […]
Adultery: What Role Does it Play in Divorce?
Before the advent of the “no-fault” divorce, divorcing spouses had to show a legal reason for the divorce. The party requesting the divorce had to show adultery, cruel treatment, habitual substance abuse, or other legal grounds. In the late 1960s to 1970s, many states adopted the “no fault” divorce. In Georgia, this ground for divorce […]