Crystal Wright | April 18, 2023 | Child support

Georgia requires parents to be financially responsible for their children even if they do not live with them. Therefore, non-custodial parents often pay child support to custodial parents. The custodial parent is the parent who lives with the child and is responsible for most of the day-to-day parenting responsibilities. Georgia courts begin with a presumption… 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 4, 2023 | Family Law

In a de novo hearing, the court responds to an appeal from a lower court ruling, and it judges the issues before it without granting any deference to the judgment of the lower court. De novo hearings are common for family law issues such as: The stakes are high when courts decide these issues, and… 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 3, 2023 | Child Custody

Whether you are fighting for child custody or already have custody of your child, getting married can affect child custody in Georgia. While marrying does not automatically trigger a custody battle, your child’s other parent could petition the court for custody based on factors related to your marriage. If you are in a custody battle,… 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

Crystal Wright | March 1, 2023 | Divorce

Divorces are increasing for older adults. Adults between the ages of 55 to 64 years have the highest divorce rate in the nation, according to the United States Census.  The term “gray divorce” is being used to describe divorces when spouses are over 50 years old. Some sources use the spelling “grey” when discussing gray… read more

Crystal Wright | February 10, 2023 | Child support

In Georgia, parents are generally obligated to support their children financially, even if they do not have custody. The state uses standard Child Support Guidelines to determine how much a parent must pay to the custodial parent.  Child support payments continue until the order is vacated or modified. The support payments can also end if… read more