In August of 2017, I reviewed Step Mom magazine, a source of advice and strategies for how to be a good step-mother. The article discussed the obstacles faced by step-parents and offered words of encouragement for overcoming those hurdles. But, it is not just step-parents that have difficulties in a post-divorce family. Recently, I read the summary of an … Read More
To Relocate or Not to Relocate during (Or After) a Divorce: That’s the Question
When I hear a client say “I want to move out of the state (or country) with the children”, my first reaction is to get out a pen and start taking notes. My mind starts moving a million miles per minute, and questions start shooting out of my mouth – where, when, why, how?! Relocation cases are some of the … Read More
How to Win a Custody Battle
Divorce is never fun; add a contested custody issue, and you may find your stress and anxiety levels soaring. How can you calm your nerves and ensure the custody arrangement that you want? The attorneys at Richardson Bloom & Lines suggest the following 10 tips: 1. Be a cooperative co-parent. You must be able and willing to communicate with your … Read More
Custody Labels – Do They Matter?
Parents become very focused on labels when dealing with child custody matters. Family law practitioners often hear the following from their clients: “I need to be designated as primary parent!” or “I will not agree to joint custody”. Of course, clients do not know that Georgia law does not reference the term “primary physical custody”. Neither parent needs to be … Read More
Divorce Drama vs. Divorce Reality
While TV shows and movies do a great job at encouraging families that divorce is not as taboo as we used to believe, the media does not do a great job at illustrating what a true divorce looks like. There are many creative liberties taken! Here are some examples: In the opening scene of the Wedding Crashers movie, we see … Read More
How To Avoid Becoming the Evil Step Parent
Being a step-parent is not always easy. You are helping your spouse rear his or her children, sometimes as an equal partner in that role, but you are often not given the love and respect that he or she, as the biological parent, is given. Understandably, the children are loyal to their biological parents, not to you. You are the … Read More
The Top Five Concerns About Your Home During a Divorce
For many of our clients, the most valuable marital asset is the marital residence. When dividing all of the parties’ assets and debts, how do we deal with the marital residence? Obviously, we cannot physically divide the house in half. Here are the top five concerns that clients have when it comes to their homes. 1. Do we have to … Read More
Thinking about Divorce? Here are 10 things NOT to do!
1. Do not focus on the “right time” to get divorced. There is no perfect time to make that decision, and there are many factors to consider. Prior to making any decision, you should consult an experienced family law attorney so that you will be prepared to move forward when you are ready. 2. Do not try to go through … Read More
Six Questions Most People Ask About Co-Parenting After Divorce
The divorce is final. You are no longer husband and wife. Is your relationship finished? If you have children, absolutely not! You and your former spouse will be connected for the rest of your lives. Your relationship will continue indefinitely. One of the most difficult tasks that divorced couples are expected to do is co-parent. You are hurt, angry, and … Read More