Delivering clarity for families during uncertain times

Author name: Family Lawyers of Atlanta

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How a change in finances may affect a child support order

In uncertain economic times, paying monthly bills can be challenging. If your regular expenditures include court-ordered child support, though, you have little choice but to continue to make payments. After all, Georgia law allows for serious consequences for those who fall behind on child support. Georgia law also provides a legal framework for modifying a child support

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Can you move away from Georgia with your children?

Following your divorce, you may encounter opportunities to move away from Georgia. Even though you may want to immediately jump at the chance, the excitement may abate due to sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse. You may even worry that your custody situation bars you from relocating. Moving away does become more complicated

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Choosing whether to cash out your portion of a 401(k)

While the circumstances contributing to the end of your marriage in Georgia may prompt you to feel a certain sense of relief upon the conclusion of your divorce proceedings, the dissolution of your relationship may also being with a good deal of uncertainty (particularly if your divorce leaves you in a financially disadvantaged position).  Many

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What rights do birth fathers have in Georgia?

Adopting your stepchildren can strengthen the ties of your Georgia family and give those children the security they need after being involved in their parents’ divorce. However, before the adoption process can begin, you and your spouse may require consent from one or more parties. American Adoptions notes that a Georgia birth father has several rights when

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