Gray divorce is the term for divorces involving older couples, generally meaning couples over the age of 50. Gray divorce rates are on the rise for various reasons and if it looks like a gray divorce is in your future, you have some financial planning to do. Divorce...
Family Law
What must be included in a Georgia parenting time plan?
When a Georgia marriage cannot be saved and a couple chooses to move forward with a divorce, it is easy to forget how the end of the marriage will impact children. It is important for the parents to be cognizant of the child’s needs and ensure their best interests are...
How can you get through your divorce from a lying spouse?
Every divorce creates stress. But if your spouse is a habitual liar, then it can feel like every step of the process is insurmountable. This can be overbearing, making it hard for the court to determine what’s true and what isn’t. It might seem easy to set the record...
How should you break the news of divorce to your child?
So, your marriage is headed toward divorce. Although that can be an overwhelming and stressful thought, you should take comfort in knowing that you can find a way to reach the future that you deserve post-divorce. That isn’t to say that the matter is going to be easy...
How parental substance abuse can harm your child
A child custody dispute can be hotly contested, with each parent thinking they know what’s best for their kid. But when you’re unable to resolve this matter on your own, it’ll have to be litigated in court, meaning that the ultimate decision about how much time you...
Five ways to more effectively get through divorce negotiations
Most divorces resolve through some sort of agreement without the need for contentious litigation. However, that’s not to say that divorce negotiations are without conflict. In fact, these negotiations can be really tense, and if you’re not careful, you could get...
The rise of ‘gray divorce’ in the U.S.
You might think that older married people in Valdosta are in it for the long haul. But more and more American couples are getting divorced after 30, 40 or even more years of marriage. The trend is so common that it even has a nickname: gray divorce, as in divorce...
Tips for navigating property division in your divorce
Given the stakes involved, it’s completely normal to be worried about your financial stability once your divorce is finalized. Although the emotions that are wrapped up in your marriage dissolution may have you feeling like matters are out of your control, there are...