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Tips for Living Together During Separation

If you and your partner have separated but continue to share a home, the situation can be emotionally and logistically complex. Financial responsibilities, parenting duties, or housing limitations often make this arrangement necessary, at least temporarily. These circumstances require thoughtful planning and mutual respect to maintain peace during the transition. At the Atlanta Divorce Law […]

Understanding the Legalities of Homeschooling Post-Divorce in Georgia

Many parents prefer to homeschool for various reasons. If your child is being homeschooled and you are getting a divorce, you may be surprised to learn that the end of your marriage could impact your right to homeschool your kids. Parents with legal custody can make educational decisions for their children, but disputes may arise […]

The Role of Technology in Modern Co-Parenting Arrangements

Arrangements where parents live apart, with each spending significant time with the children, are common. Technology can play an essential role in modern co-parenting arrangements. However, it also raises concerns that parents should keep in mind. Parents’ Social Media Activity Can Raise Concerns Many parents post regularly to one or more social media platforms, and […]

Co-Parenting During the School Year: Tips for Success

Co-parenting during the school year can be challenging. The coordination of schedules and potential disagreements about parenting strategies can affect both parents and children, particularly during back-to-school season when new routines are introduced. Parents may struggle to communicate effectively about school-related matters, resulting in missed information, forgotten appointments, and potential conflicts. Some parents may be […]

The Silent Treatment: How Narcissists Use It as a Weapon in Divorce and Co-Parenting

The silent treatment. It’s a common tactic that a narcissist can deploy as a weapon against their spouse and children. Going through a divorce is complicated and emotionally taxing enough without dealing with such manipulative games and unrelenting power moves. We’ll discuss how narcissists use the silent treatment in a divorce and when co-parenting so […]

Parallel Parenting: An Alternative to Co-Parenting With a Narcissist

Living with a narcissist is difficult, divorcing one is challenging, and co-parenting with a narcissist may prove to be impossible. Fortunately, there is an alternative. Parallel parenting allows both parents to spend meaningful time with their children while reducing the need for interaction with one another. Our team can help you develop a parallel parenting […]

Legal Rights and Obligations of Step-Parents in Georgia

The traditional family no longer reflects the majority. Many families are blended, and being a step-parent is almost as common as being a biological parent. It is critical for stepparents to understand their legal rights and obligations. The law is evolving to recognize the crucial role many step-parents play in the lives of their step-children, […]

Establishing Legitimation Under Georgia Law

Many unmarried couples have children, and in many cases, both parents are actively involved in the children’s upbringing. However, unmarried fathers may not have legal parental rights even when they acknowledge the child is theirs. Georgia still distinguishes between legitimate and illegitimate children. The father of an illegitimate child who wants full parental rights must […]

What Is Parental Alienation?

When parents live apart, sometimes one person holds a grudge or becomes bitter about the relationship. Unfortunately, when parents do not have the skills to manage their feelings appropriately, they might try to damage their children’s relationship with the other parent. This behavior is called parental alienation, and it can be extremely damaging to a […]

Co-Parenting Classes

Like many states, Georgia requires divorcing couples with children to attend and complete a co-parenting seminar. This class is designed to assist parents with preparing their children for the divorce process, and it can have beneficial results for all involved. It is understandable for parents—especially those who have dedicated much of their time to their […]

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