Nancy BurnettNov 18, 20181 minHow Adultery Affects DivorceAt one time, a party who wanted a divorce had to prove that the other party was at fault for the marital breakdown either as a result of...
Nancy BurnettOct 28, 20181 minWhat is a no-fault divorceIn the past, you could not get a divorce unless you could prove that your spouse committed adultery, abuse or something else that the law...
Nancy BurnettApr 22, 20182 minWhat happens during an initial consultation?An initial consultation is a first meeting between a lawyer and a potential client. It has multiple purposes. First, the lawyer and...
Nancy BurnettApr 21, 20183 minHelping Children Cope with Divorce Part IEvidence Based Parenting Practices that Help Children to Cope with Divorce Divorce rates across the world are still very high. It is...
Nancy BurnettApr 18, 20184 minParenting Styles After DivorceHow to Cope With Different Parenting Styles After Divorce Going through a divorce is never an easy task, and parenting your kids after a...
Nancy BurnettApr 14, 20183 minShould You Settle or LitigateEnding a marriage can be emotionally draining and because of that, it is estimated that 95% of divorcing couples are not willing or would...
Nancy BurnettApr 9, 20183 minWhat Issues Should You Discuss With Your Divorce Lawyer?By Susan Sherry Accepting and concluding that your marriage has ended or is coming to an end can be very distressing and quite...
Nancy BurnettMar 23, 20182 minParenting ApartParenting is tough. It is far, far tougher when you and the child's other parent live apart. Following are some tips to consider to make...
Nancy BurnettMar 15, 20182 minLegitimation: Do I have any rights?Georgia makes a distinction between the biological father of a child and the legal father of a child. A legal father has legal rights...
Nancy BurnettMar 14, 20181 minAnnulmentAn annulment is a legal proceeding that legally nullifies a void marriage. Annulments are rare today. It is not sufficient that there is...
Nancy BurnettMar 12, 20182 minDefining custody and joint custodyCustody, in general, means the care and keeping of something. It usually refers to physical care and control of that thing. For example,...
Nancy BurnettMar 8, 20183 minDivorce and Credit Card DebtMary and Bill recently divorced. Their divorce decree stated that Bill would pay the balances on their three joint credit card accounts....
Nancy BurnettMar 8, 20182 minService by PublicationService of process is how we formally notify a party that a lawsuit is pending that affects him by delivering papers on that party. It is...
Nancy BurnettMar 8, 20182 minWhat is mediation?Mediation is a method of resolving a dispute. Litigation (going to court) is another method of resolving a dispute. Mediation falls under...
Nancy BurnettMar 8, 20181 minPick your battlesParenting after divorce is extremely difficult. You are faced with learning how to work together with an ex-spouse who may be hostile,...
Nancy BurnettMar 8, 20181 minChanging Your Name After DivorceIf you plan to change your name as part of the divorce process, there are a few things you should know. First: Make sure the divorce...