Parties to a marriage may be on unequal financial footing at the time of the marriage and may possess vastly different earning capacities during the marriage. When a couple divorces, these differences can place the lower-earning spouse at a significant financial disadvantage. Thus, all states, including Georgia, allow courts to grant alimony awards to minimize this disadvantage.
Man required to pay child support for children of sperm donor
The divorce of a couple is a difficult and stressful situation for both parties. This situation is made even more difficult when children are involved. The needs and interests of the children should be of the utmost importance when any decisions are made regarding the divorce, including the right to receive child support.
Kris Humphries is the presumed father of Kim Kardashian's baby
The establishment of the identity of the father of a child is an important determination. It establishes rights and responsibilities for the father, mother and the child as well. It provides the child with financial support and grants the father with rights to custody and visitation with the child. As such, the paternity of a child is important to all parties involved.
New law re-thinks child custody decisions
The determination of custody can be one of the most difficult decisions to make when a couple is divorcing. If they are unable to create an arrangement on their own, a court will be asked to determine the custody situation for them. There are many factors to review in coming up with such a determination and a court must consider the child's best interest above all.
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