After a divorce is finalized, Georgia law allows the ex-spouses to return to court to modify child support or child custody arrangements. These proceedings can sometimes be very contentious, so it is important to enlist the help of an experienced Georgia family law attorney who can work to combat negative or unfounded allegations.
Marital Trouble? Consider a Postnuptial Agreement
Couples thinking about divorce often consider other available options before deciding to file the papers. One alternative that has become increasingly popular recently is the postnuptial agreement.
Georgia Child Support Calculations Are More Complicated
Gone are the days when child support in Georgia meant that one parent lived with the children and the other parent paid all the child support. In 2007, Georgia adopted a more complex system, which considers the income of both parents when determining support.
Life Insurance Provides Post-Divorce Financial Safety Net
Going through a divorce can be a very difficult experience on a number of levels. For couples with children, one of the things that is often lost is the sense of security of knowing that the children will be taken care of if something happens to the breadwinning spouse.