Crystal Wright | August 10, 2023 | Divorce

An ordinary divorce is not final until all outstanding issues, such as property division, child custody, child support, and spousal support, have been resolved. A bifurcated divorce is, by contrast, a two-part divorce.  Part 1 is the formal divorce itself, which occurs quickly. Part 2 involves financial and other related matters. This system works for… read more

Crystal Wright | August 2, 2023 | Divorce

Child custody can be challenging to resolve during a divorce or separation. In most cases, a parent petitions the court asking for custody or visitation, and the court schedules a hearing. However, some situations require an emergency child custody hearing in Lawrenceville, Georgia. These hearings can differ significantly from regular custody hearings depending on the… read more

Crystal Wright | July 7, 2023 | Divorce

Divorce is not cheap. But your divorce lawyer does not have to cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, the better they are at their job, the more money they can potentially save you in the long run, even if they charge more per hour than others. But how do you go about… read more

Crystal Wright | June 1, 2023 | Divorce

If life is anything, it’s unpredictable. Circumstances can change at any given moment, and consistency can be interrupted at any time. If you’ve contemplated the geometry of a fractal, you’ve probably noticed that its nonlinear contours and controlled chaos are much more true to life than the clean lines of a square. This controlled chaos… read more

Crystal Wright | May 12, 2023 | Divorce

Divorce is a legal procedure for concluding a couple’s married life and dissolving the marriage. At the end of a divorce, the ex-spouses have the legal status of single and unmarried, with the freedom to marry someone else if they desire. In theory, neither spouse is supposed to gain a legal advantage by filing first…. read more

Crystal Wright | April 7, 2023 | Divorce

Georgia is one of several states that still have “fault” grounds for a divorce and a provision for a no-fault divorce. When you file for divorce on the grounds of fault, you must prove that your spouse is guilty of the following: However, Georgia divorce laws also allow parties to divorce on the grounds of… read more

Crystal Wright | April 5, 2023 | Divorce

Divorce is a common reason some people file for bankruptcy relief. After a divorce, a person may have debts they cannot pay on a single income. Filing bankruptcy can eliminate those debts so you can transition from a two-wage-earner household to a single-income household. However, there are some important things that you should know about… read more

Crystal Wright | April 2, 2023 | Divorce

Many divorces in Lawrenceville are settled through negotiations. First, the parties reach a mutual agreement on the terms and conditions of the divorce. Then, an attorney drafts a marital settlement agreement for the parties to sign and present to the court.  If a couple cannot agree on one or more divorce terms, the divorce moves… read more

Crystal Wright | March 7, 2023 | Divorce

At the time of getting married, no one thinks that their partnership will ever end. Still, it sometimes happens nonetheless. On average, the divorce rate is 2.5 per 1,000 in the U.S. and 2.9 per 1,000 in Georgia.  Acceptance is one of the most critical but challenging steps in ending your marriage. It may seem… read more

Crystal Wright | March 2, 2023 | Divorce

Divorce can be a difficult and emotionally taxing time for anyone. Still, many men struggle to express their emotions and find the support they need to cope with the grief that comes with the end of a marriage.  Knowing these seven stages of grief can help divorcing men understand and navigate the emotional journey that… read more