Macon Family Law Blog

Initiating a divorce is a challenging process, both emotionally and legally. It can become even more complex when a spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers. This refusal can delay the proceedings and make the process more stressful. However, it is important to know...

The question of whether a father can obtain full custody in Georgia is one that many separated or divorced parents grapple with. In Georgia, the law does not favor one parent over the other based solely on gender. Courts take into account the best interest of the...

During divorce, the value of your marital estate may feel daunting to work through. From the value of the house to dividing up accounts and insurance policies, it is important to focus on clear communication and documentation to divide property equitably. This is...

As all parents know, children grow up quickly. Indeed, if much time has passed since your custody order, your kids might be into vastly different activities. As a result, your current custody arrangement or visitation schedule may not fit the needs of anyone in your...

Gray divorce brings numerous complications. Couples who have built decades of personal and professional connections can have difficulty disentangling these social and business networks. Because the number of gray divorces is rising, couples must prepare for how to...

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...