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…
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…
Don’t wait for a custody emergency to call a lawyer. What are some of the signs that an emergency custody situation is brewing? Custody Emergency Indicators: Your ex is growing increasingly uncommunicative and unpredictable. You frequently do not know your child’s whereabouts when with the other parent. Your ex threatens to “disappear” or…
A biased judge can ruin your chances of success in your case. If you’re taking your divorce case to trial, chances are you’re going to a “bench trial.” A bench trial is a trial before a judge only and not a jury. And, if you’re going to trial, it means you haven’t been successful at…
How can you get grandparent rights in Georgia? Can an extended family member take custody rights away from a parent? The short answer is yes, but it’s very difficult. Third party custody cases arise when a child’s family member brings a case against the child’s legal parent to obtain custody of the child. Family Members…
I am a discarded wife. I thought we had a great marriage. We have great kids and a nice home. Our lives were full of date nights, family cookouts, and soccer games. We loved to have friends over. Until my husband decided to throw us away. One day, he just woke up and quit our…
Marietta Adultery Attorney I’m a husband having an affair and cheating on my wife. I came into my marriage with the best of intentions. But, I had no idea what years of marriage would really be like. Our Family Looks Perfect My parents raised me to be a good provider for my family. Nearly every…
Halloween is huge. Ask any elementary school teacher, and s/he will tell you that the kids get more excited over Halloween than any other holiday. My kids start planning their next Halloween costumes in November. Parents everywhere start laying down the rules in September about last-minute costume changes, and we spend various weekends in October…
Facebook and divorce don’t often mix very well. Your Facebook account is a treasure trove of information about you: What you like What you do for fun Where you go Whom you’re with Publishing that kind of information can hurt your divorce or modification case. The internet has a long memory. Did you know you…