My Best Tip for Co-Parenting through the Holiday –Sara Khaki Did you know that in Sweden, people don’t celebrate Halloween? When I was growing up there in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, everything I knew about the holiday came from American television and movies. It wasn’t until I moved to the U.S. in 1996 […]
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The start of the new school year is just around the corner, and now is the time to begin planning. If you and your co-parent are both involved in your child’s upbringing, this can be a difficult process. Coordination and collaboration between you and your co-parent are necessary while preparing your child for a new […]
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Who Gets to Decide if the Kids Go Back to School? One of the big issues parents have to address this year is a question I certainly never thought I’d have to ask: Will I send my kids back to school this fall? Whether or not schools will reopen for in-person lessons is a question […]
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Adalia Ellis Gives Talking Points on a Difficult Conversation KIDS QUESTIONS ON RACISMTalking to kids about the social and political unrest that is going on in the news, racism, and cases of police brutality.Social Activist and Professor with a Masters in Teaching, Adalia Ellis, guides on how to have honest conversations with our children so […]
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How to Make a New Adventure When you are raising children, summer vacation is often the highlight of the year. This is a time for summer camps, family trips, and all the fun opportunities that come with the kids being out of school for a few weeks. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear […]
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What Can I Do if I Don’t Agree with the Way My Ex is Teaching Our Children? Many schools across the country have been forced to close due to COVID-19, ensuring that students and staff stay safe and healthy. This decision has led many families to homeschool their children to ensure that they will be […]
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Recently, our team at the Atlanta Divorce Law Group has received a lot of questions from our clients about child custody agreements during the Coronavirus pandemic. There are numerous lockdown orders in place across the United States to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Over the past several weeks, states including Georgia have pushed to […]
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When going through a divorce, adhering to a visitation schedule can be difficult. What can make the situation increasingly difficult is when your ex has bitter feelings toward you. They may try to refuse visitation of your children or limit your time with them. If your ex violates your visitation rights, there are several legal […]
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COVID-19 has affected all our lives. In Georgia, Governor Kemp’s recent Executive Order maintains existing custody orders through the stay-at-home period. For some parents, however, the Coronavirus and its restrictions prevent many parents from adhering to their existing child custody schedules as planned. If your ex takes custody of your children during the COVID-19 outbreak […]
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COVID-19 has impacted families all over the world and causes uncertainty for many parents regarding their custody agreements. If your co-parent is from an area where there are confirmed cases of Coronavirus, you may not want your children to go there. Instead of refusing to allow your ex to see the kids, you could create […]
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Many individuals across the country and in Georgia have been affected by COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. With many schools and workplaces shutting down, the recent changes may cause disruptions in many parenting plans. This includes disputes over travel, medical care, and custody arrangements. Because of this, many parents may have questions on how COVID-19 […]
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COVID-19 has continued to disrupt the day-to-day interactions of families throughout Georgia. For divorced parents, managing parenting time and custody agreements during the Coronavirus pandemic can add further complications to an already stressful time. With new developments happening at a rapid pace, many people are wondering if they can see their child quarantined at an […]
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3 Co-Parenting Tips to Keep in Mind This Month What is the trick to making this Halloween a stress-free and fun celebration as a divorced parent? Treating your little ones to a holiday all about putting them first! You and your former spouse can take several steps to ensure your kids’ Halloween stays just as […]
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You or Your Kids? Believe it or not, the first day of school is just around the corner, and while your kids may have been attending classes for quite some time now, new family dynamics can result in big struggles if not planned for properly. Whether you and your former spouse have been divorced for […]
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What’s the Best Way to Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce? Perhaps the most difficult conversation a parent can have with their child is one pertaining to an upcoming divorce. If your kids are old enough to understand the situation, then they’ll likely remember this conversation for the rest of their lives. While that definitely […]
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If you were a fan of the twisty, thrilling, enlightening, and bitingly funny first season of the hit HBO series “Big Little Lies,” then you might be counting down the days until the second season airs in June of this year. The star-studded cast — featuring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoë […]
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When it comes to giving gifts around the holidays, what parent doesn’t like to see their child’s face light up after ripping off the wrapping paper? Wanting to buy that special something for your kid is understandable, but make sure that you avoid getting caught up in the vicious game of trying to out-gift your […]
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Holiday breaks can be the bane of a parent’s existence. Moms and Dads start off the break with idyllic images in their heads: snuggling, making hot cocoa, and going for nice strolls in the crisp winter air. Most often than not, these amazing plans quickly devolve and parents go into mere survival mode. You may […]
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This time of year, everyone seems to be dusting off old family traditions as they prepare for the merriment on the horizon. At some point during this month, you’ll probably dress up for an ugly-sweater party, exchange white-elephant presents, and watch “A Christmas Story” at least 10 times. Alongside these joyous holiday customs, for a […]
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While the upcoming holiday season is typically chock-full of abounding merriment, delectable treats, and well-ingrained family traditions, if you have gone through a recent divorce, the holiday routines you’ve grown to know and love will have to undergo big changes to mirror the transformations you’ve recently made. If this is your first year separated from […]
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