Crystal Wright | April 2, 2024 | Child Custody

Many parents wonder who will get child custody in a contested battle. Does the court prefer mothers over fathers? Or do they have equal rights?  Today’s laws are very different than they were in the past when the “tender years doctrine” was the reigning policy across the nation. Under this principle, it was assumed that… read more

Crystal Wright | April 1, 2024 | Divorce

Whenever most people think about divorce, they imagine the clichéd, messy split, one full of fights and drama. However, it’s important to point out that divorce doesn’t have to be an ugly and stressful process. There are ways in which you can try to cultivate a peaceful divorce, making it easier for you and your… read more

Crystal Wright | March 27, 2024 | Divorce

Those beginning the divorce process will have many questions to start with. Whether you are filing for divorce or have been served with divorce papers, the process can be emotionally stressful and overwhelming.  To ease your anxiety, ask several key questions during your initial consultation with a Georgia divorce attorney. Five important questions to ask… read more

Crystal Wright | March 19, 2024 | Divorce

Typically, a divorce is not a simple process. Even consensual divorces can be challenging to pull off. Too often, however, divorces get ugly, and accusations start to fly.  In many cases, the accusations are untrue or grossly exaggerated. One spouse might falsely accuse the other spouse of domestic violence, for example, to gain an advantage… read more

Crystal Wright | March 6, 2024 | Spousal Support

The “Gavron warning” is a legal concept relating to spousal support (“alimony”) that originated in California family law. Read on to learn more about what a Gavron warning is and the potential impact it may have on your family law case. How Alimony Works Spousal support attempts to confront the fact that divorcing spouses do… read more

Crystal Wright | March 6, 2024 | Family Law

In some states, you must legally separate from your spouse for a specified period as a condition for even a no-fault divorce. Georgia has no such formal requirement.  Nevertheless, there are legal reasons why a couple that plans to divorce might maintain an “in-home separation” household prior to filing for divorce. It is important that… read more

Crystal Wright | March 6, 2024 | Divorce

You’ve lived in the same home as your spouse since your wedding night–and now you’re getting divorced. Most spouses would find it very, very awkward to remain living in the marital home together during divorce proceedings.  It gets even more awkward if you have children. Indeed, one of your disputes might center on “who gets… read more

Crystal Wright | January 30, 2024 | Child Custody

Parents in Georgia are encouraged to develop parenting plans and visitation schedules that are in the best interest of their children. Unless a parent is unfit or there is a reason to restrict contact, the courts prefer to see plans that promote continued and frequent contact between parents and their children.  If the parents cannot… read more

Crystal Wright | January 24, 2024 | Child support

When a couple with at least one child divorces or otherwise dissolves their relationship, the best interests of the child are the paramount consideration. That is why Georgia, like other states, generally requires the noncustodial parent of the child to provide child support payments for the children of that relationship. Georgia has established child support… read more

Crystal Wright | January 24, 2024 | Divorce

Divorce can be a tough time for everyone, and it can be even more challenging for kids who get caught in the middle. When parents are always fighting, it can upset a child and strain family dynamics. In this article, we’re going to discuss reunification therapy. It’s a special kind of therapy that can help… read more