If you hope to add to your family through infant adoption, connecting with an expectant mother who is not able to raise her child herself can be an ideal solution for everyone involved. The birth mother receives the comfort of knowing her child is with people who love...
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An LGBT+ divorce can have complicated asset division issues
It hasn't even been a decade yet since members of the LGBT+ community secured the right to marriage at a federal level. However, many marriages don't last a decade, which means that divorce equality has recently become a hot topic. Just like heterosexual couples,...
Do the Georgia courts have to make the decisions in a divorce?
One of the most nerve-racking aspects of a modern divorce is how you must turn over control regarding some of the most personal areas of your life to a judge. In theory, the judge presiding over your divorce will have the authority to split up your possessions and...
Military Divorce: Questions to address
If you and/or your spouse are in the military, it can take a toll on your marriage and family life. Should you decide to divorce at any point, it’s critical to have a clear understanding of the process, including the challenges you’re likely to face. While similar in...
Whose approval do you need for a Georgia stepparent adoption?
Ever wonder whose approval do you need for a Georgia stepparent adoption? Families grow and change in a variety of ways. If you married someone who already had children from a previous relationship, you went from being a single person to a stepparent very quickly. As...
Arranging child custody as a parent on active duty
Determining child custody during a divorce can be a challenging process. Every divorced couple needs a parenting plan that clearly defines how they’ll spend time with their child as well as how decisions will be made regarding their child. But what happens if you’re...
New Georgia law gives divorced LGBT parents more custody rights
Deciding on custody of children can be one of the biggest concerns when you get a divorce. You must prove to a court that you deserve to see your child, whether through custody or visitation rights. But if you are a member of the LGBT community (lesbian, gay, bisexual...