The number of couples using prenuptial agreements is growing, but since no one is required to report it and many people find the subject distasteful or embarrassing, the exact numbers are unknown. Prenuptial agreements carry a stigma and many people think that they...
Georgia couples hope to see end to same-sex marriage ban
Same-sex couples that have not been allowed to legally marry in Georgia have a reason to be cautiously optimistic for change. A ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond, Virginia allowed a decision to end the state's same-sex marriage ban to...
Learning about divorce mediation
Georgia spouses who would like to have an amicable divorce may decide to pursue mediation. Litigation is not always the answer for individuals, especially if they may be able to reach a mutual decision that is in the best interest for both of them. Mediation may help...
More grandparents getting legal custody of grandchildren
In Georgia and across the country, many grandparents are taking on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren. When children can no longer live with their biological parents for any reason, child welfare workers usually attempt to place the children with close...
