In 2015, the United States Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that the Constitution protects the right of same-sex couples to marry.…one recent Georgia custody dispute illustrates, marriage equality and parental rights do not always move in perfect lockstep. When divorce enters the picture, long-standing statutory language can collide with modern family structures in complicated ways.

Most people expect divorce to strain their home life, finances, and emotional well-being. What many underestimate is how deeply a divorce can affect their career, professional reputation, and day-to-day functioning at work. For high-achieving professionals, executives, academics, and public-facing employees, the consequences can be even more severe.

When Georgia judges award attorney’s fees in a divorce, they usually rely on one of two very different statutes (and sometimes both). Knowing which statute fits your situation can shape your strategy, your evidence, and even your likelihood of recovering (or avoiding) fees. This post explores those two primary paths to obtain a fee award in a divorce, with tips on how to be successful in such a claim.

Dividing property in a divorce can be difficult. But when that “property” has fur, a heartbeat, and a name your children yell every morning—things get personal. At Resurgens Legal Counsel, LLC, we’re increasingly seeing clients wrestle not just over houses and cars, but over the family dog, cat, or even parrot. That’s where the concept of a “pet parenting plan” comes into play.

Divorce proceedings in Georgia require both parties to provide a full and honest disclosure of all marital and separate property. But not everyone plays fair. It is not uncommon for a spouse, especially the higher-earning or more financially savvy one, to attempt to conceal assets in order to skew the division of marital property. When this happens, you need to understand the tools available to locate hidden assets and trace the movement of money through financial accounts, businesses, and third-party transfers.

Georgia law allows you to appeal many types of family court decisions. But appealing is not simply a matter of disagreeing with the outcome. It requires a solid legal foundation, proper recording of the legal issue before or during trial, a clear understanding of the appellate process, and strict compliance with deadlines and procedures.