Raising kids in Georgia is expensive, especially if you and your child's other parent are divorcing. Even if you and your former partner have a child support arrangement, additional costs will always arise. While there is no way for you to foresee every expense, here...
Family Law
When is it appropriate to modify a child support order?
Divorce is a major change for parents and children. Child support helps meet the needs of the children in a way that is fair to both parents. Whether you are paying or receiving child support, you may encounter circumstances where your current child support order is...
Avoid holiday conflict by communicating proactively
The holidays can be a rough time for divorced parents. The key to avoiding holiday conflicts while co-parenting is to communicate proactively. These tips can help you successfully navigate the holiday season. 3 Co-parenting tips for the holidays Holiday stress can...
How can you fairly divide holidays with your kids?
Major holidays offer an excellent time to build family traditions and connect with the young ones in your life. If you travel with your kids during holidays, they may also improve their interpersonal skills. Still, as a co-parent, you probably do not want to hog every...
Is this a sign of parental alienation?
When going through divorce, it is crucial to pay attention to how your child acts and behaves. Unfortunately, some parents take a divorce as their chance to alienate your child from you. You need to keep an eye out for potential warning signs of alienation. If left...
How can I save money on divorce?
A huge mistake that people make in divorce is underestimating how expensive the process itself can be. Many people get tunnel vision regarding child support or alimony, but divorce itself can cost more than a house, potentially. Fortunately, there are multiple...
Unexpected financial complications after divorce
If you are working through a divorce, there are various factors you need to consider. Aside from legal issues involving kids (if you are a parent) and the emotional impact of ending your marriage, you need to think about your finances. When people bring their marriage...
What is nesting and how can it help us co-parent?
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...
Should you settle your divorce case?
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...
How can you reduce stress for your child during divorce?
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 their...