Macon Family Law Blog

People often assume courts prefer to give mothers custody of young children during a divorce. This idea seems to lie in the fact that women give birth and have an essential role in feeding an infant. However, both parents have a right to play a part in a child's life,...

Once you decide to divorce, you need to start figuring out how to get the process started. Until you file a complaint or petition with the court seeking the divorce, the process cannot begin. While you will have plenty of decisions to make along the way, one you have...

There are two general categories of divorces in Georgia. One is contested, and the other is uncontested. These terms apply to divorces regardless of the details of the marriage. Couples with children can have uncontested divorces as well as contested divorces, for...

Social media is often a double-edged sword, particularly when you are going through a divorce. What seems like a few healthy online interactions can give you a jolt of positivity in a difficult time, but the reality is that anything you say or do on your social media...

The future of your children is in the balance when it comes to divorce. The work you do during the process should have lasting consequences for your family. You are likely to have to make decisions on a variety of subjects. This article will look at three of the most...

Couples create prenuptial agreements to serve as a financial safeguard before marriage. Though amicable divorces seem to be increasing, finances remain among the most significant sources of marital conflict. When a prenup no longer seems fair, a spouse may wonder...

Spousal support can help prevent financial hardship for a spouse who has less earning potential than the other spouse in a Georgia divorce. Not all spouses qualify for spousal support. How does spousal support work in Georgia? Who is eligible? Judges consider several...

Couples going through divorce have numerous hurdles to overcome. However, one hurdle that many couples could potentially set aside involves litigation. Not every couple has to or needs to take their case to court. Instead, many might benefit from mediation instead....

An integral part of a Georgia divorce where you share children is deciding how you will care for them. One element that the court requires you to complete is a parenting plan. The parenting plan is your opportunity to determine how you and your ex will care for your...

One thing that all divorces have in common is the money it takes to end a marriage. Your divorce could cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to a million. Even if you can afford a costly divorce, there are probably better uses to which you could put that money....