On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Nov 11, 2020 | Family Law
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is managing any children involved. It is highly likely that after a divorce you will be in a co-parenting situation with your ex-spouse. For multiple reasons, this can be very challenging. Even the act of moving children...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Oct 6, 2020 | Family Law
There are lots of decisions to make when it comes to divorce. Some couples choose to work out differences on their own, which allows them to settle out of court. Others cannot see eye to eye on major issues involving kids or property, so their cases must go before a...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Aug 19, 2020 | Family Law
Georgia parents like you care about how your divorce impacts your child. You want what is best for them, and this includes reducing the impact of trauma divorce can bring about. But how can you do that? There are many ways to reduce a child’s stress and ease...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Aug 10, 2020 | Family Law
Child support is a legal obligation you have to your child. If you fall behind in payments, you may face penalties and potential punishment. It is in your best interests and those of your child that you find a way to stay current on payments. The Georgia Department...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Jun 24, 2020 | Family Law
Wrapping your head around how much communication is necessary for co-parenting can be hard to predict until you settle into your divorce and begin following a custody schedule. But if you find that you’d do a lot better with less interaction with your ex, then you...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Jun 17, 2020 | Family Law
Figuring out how to divide up shared assets when getting divorced may cause a lot of challenges for spouses as they work through the emotions associated with losing things that mean a lot to them whether financially or personally. A retirement account often gets...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Apr 27, 2020 | Family Law
If you are like most married people in Georgia, you and your spouse have some shared debt. This may be in the form of a mortgage that is in both names, joint credit cards and even joint automobile loans or lease agreements. When it comes time to divide your marital...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Apr 10, 2020 | Family Law
Custody Issues After a Divorce As you work your way through your divorce proceedings, one thing to remember is that despite the perceived finally that divorce brings, your life will go on once your case becomes finalized. Part of that may include encountering the...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Feb 6, 2020 | Family Law
When it comes to deciding questions of parenting time with your kids, the court considers what is in the best interest of your child. That is the main controlling factor when a court is evaluating parenting time and decision making. When the court has to evaluate...
On behalf of The Law Office of James E. Goad, PC | Dec 2, 2019 | Family Law
When parents in Georgia decide to divorce, it can be good for the overall benefit of the family. However, kids tend to take divorce harshly. Depending on circumstances and the temperament of a child, the reactions may differ, but they largely tend to be negative and...
