Monthly Archives: December 2007

Kinder, Gentler Collaborative Divorce Also Costs Less

A kinder, gentler method of getting divorced has won fans among both clients and counsel. But it has yet to win over some traditionalists, who wonder, for instance, why collaborative divorce must include a promise not to litigate. (Those who violate the ban on courtroom battle have to start over again with new counsel.) “I…

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Your Custody Plan

Being creative doesn’t necessarily mean being complex. Simple plans, with both parents working together for the benefit of their children, work the best. There are two perspectives to keep in mind: yours, as parents, and your children’s. Don’t jam your children’s lives into your schedule if you want to have a successful plan. You’ll run…

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Georgia Family Law Blog Ranked in Top 15 Blogs on BlawgSearch Today

Family Law Blawgs (69) Georgia Family Law Blog [feed] Covers family law Issues in Georgia, including divorce, alimony, and child support. By Stephen M. Worrall. Last Updated: December 21, 2007 – Rank Today: 15 http://sworrall.typepad.com/georgia_family_law/ Don’t blink because these rankings change fast and often, but I was very honored today, December 21, 2007, to see…

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Surviving the Holidays

Getting through the holidays can be a challenge for any family, but it can be especially difficult for a newly-divorced family. In her Divorce Ain’t So Bad After All series, Barbara Scala, Life Transition & Divorce Coach, offers these tips for surviving the holidays: Find Your Holiday Spirit Where is your holiday cheer? Hiding behind…

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Georgia Divorced Parents Face Major Law Change

WSB-TV has a video of their report on the change in Georgia law regarding the choice of 14 year olds, which was passed in the Georgia General Assembly in 2007 and becomes effective for cases filed after January 1, 2008. Here is the link. SOURCE: WSB TV.com Related Posts: Reposting of Links to Articles on…

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What you should know about QDROs

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal document that directs the administrator of a pension plan to give a certain amount of an employee’s pension to his/her non-employee ex-spouse after the divorce is final. Here are the top four mistakes people make when it comes to QDROs. By The Institute for Certified Divorce…

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St. Mary’s church in Newnan will offer ‘Divorce and Beyond’ in January

A special 8-week program entitled “Divorce and Beyond” will be offered at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Newnan beginning Jan. 28 and running through Feb. 26. Participants will meet Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. in the parish’s new facility Education Wing, room 105. The program is open to the entire Coweta community…

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Top 10 things to NOT do during your divorce.

Divorce is not easy. There are many pitfalls and traps awaiting parties that have not educated themselves about the process. People often make bad decisions under stress, or without the guidance of an experienced lawyer. Don’t be one of them. Divorce law isn’t rocket science, but it isn’t always intuitive. Avoid the following 10 divorce…

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Prenuptial Agreements: Basics

So you’re getting married, and everything’s fabulous — but then someone asks if you’ll have a prenuptial agreement. What? You’re in love — who wants to think about divorce at a time like this? Well, we hate to burst your bubble, but maybe you should explore prenups. Chances are you don’t need one, but finding…

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Creating Co-Parenting Plans that Work

Whatever disadvantages there may be to sitting down with your soon-to-be ex-spouse to work out a parenting plan there is one undeniable truth to keep you at the table: You two are the only people who truly know your children, their needs, the demands of all of your schedules and the relative strengths and weaknesses…

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