Atlanta Family Law Blog

May 25, 2023 / Divorce

Should I Get A Divorce? 5-Question Checklist

Deciding to get a divorce is never an easy decision. It can be emotionally challenging and take a toll on both parties involved. At The Edwards Law Group, we understand how overwhelming and stressful getting a divorce can be. That’s why we are here to provide you with the legal advice and assistance you need […]

May 1, 2023 / Divorce

Can I Appeal A Divorce Decree?

Appealing a Divorce Decree in Georgia: Understanding Your Options Divorce is a difficult and emotional process, and it can be even more challenging when you believe that the final divorce decree does not accurately reflect your interests or the best outcome for your family. In some cases, you may find yourself in a situation where […]

March 3, 2023 / Child Custody

Legal Rights to Your Child When Unmarried: What You Need to Know

Parenthood can be challenging, and when the parents are unmarried, it can bring additional complexities to the table. Let’s take a few minutes to talk about the legal rights and custodial rights for unmarried parents. Legal Rights for Unmarried Fathers On the male side, if the parents are not married at the time the child […]

January 19, 2023 / Legal Processes

Lovejoy and Clayton County Family Law Attorney

Helping you and your family in Lovejoy and Clayton County With over 15 years of experience practicing family law our firm has got your back when it comes to resolving emotional and complex cases. Family law includes divorce, mediation, child support, child custody, and many other types of legal cases. Our firm includes some of […]

August 10, 2022 / Divorce

Can Emotional Abuse Be Used As a Factor During a Divorce Case?

Emotional abuse is one of the invisible aspects of divorce. What do we mean by this? Well, emotional abuse might not leave any visible scars, but it can be as damaging to you mentally, as physical abuse. Many women, and men too, know that emotional and physical abuse is a nightmarish ordeal that often leads to […]

June 30, 2022 / Divorce

The 8 Factors of Alimony/Spousal Support in Georgia

The Marital Standard of Living & Length of marriage Alimony and Spousal Support are considered to be the same thing, and often the terms are used interchangeably. The Marital Standard of Living & Length of marriage are the first two factors listen in O.C.G.A. 19-6-5 that the Court considers when deciding on an award of alimony. Typically speaking, […]

June 30, 2022 / Adoption

DIY Second Parent Adoption? What to Know Before Getting Started

What is Second-Parent Adoption? Second-parent adoption is the process that many unmarried same-sex couples utilize to adopt their partner’s child. Picture this example: Jennifer and Kate are two women in a serious long-term relationship. Jennifer and Kate have decided that they do not want to get married, however, they have decided that they want to […]

March 16, 2022 / Adoption

5 Things to Know About Adult Adoptions

Most people know the basic details about adoption. Specifically, adopting a child. There’s a large number of reasons that a parent or parents might have to adopt an infant or someone who is underage (i.e. not legally an adult). But, if you’re reading this article you might be wondering. What’s an Adult Adoption? What’s the process […]