Divorce Court

Divorce Court

What is a divorce court?

Learn how the legal process works to terminate a marriage and divide assets and debts.

Contested Divorce

Contested Divorce

What is Contested Divorce? 

A contested divorce is a type of divorce where the spouses cannot come to an agreement on essential issues such as the division of property, child custody, and spousal support payments. 

Child Support Enforcement

Child Support Enforcement

What is Child Support Enforcement?

Child Support Enforcement (CSE) is a program that ensures financial support for children. The federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) plays a critical role in this program.

Custody Hearing

Custody Hearing

What is a Custody Hearing? 

A custody hearing is a formal legal procedure held in family court, aimed at resolving issues related to the custody of children. 

Intended Parental Rights in Surrogacy

It’s a big decision to have a child through surrogacy with a very anxious nine months as you worry about another person carrying your child. Whether you have a traditional surrogacy or a gestational one, it’s essential to know what legal steps you need to take to ensure that you’re granted your full parental rights […]

Can I Get Visits With A Criminal Record?

Any time a parent gets convicted of a crime or has a past criminal record, there is concern about how that might affect custody and visitation rights in the event of a divorce, legitimation, or custody modification case. There’s no easy answer to this question as every case is different and needs to be looked […]

Planning Ahead: Co-parenting and Car Insurance

Managing all of the details of a divorce is difficult. While most know that discussions need to occur regarding assets, property, investments, and child support or visitation schedules, several other topics also deserve your attention. One thing you may not be thinking about at the time of your divorce is who will pay for your […]

5 Ways to Create a Strong Marriage

It’s a big decision to have a child through surrogacy with a very anxious nine months as you worry about another person carrying your child. Whether you have a traditional surrogacy or a gestational one, it’s essential to know what legal steps you need to take to ensure that you’re granted your full parental rights […]

Handling Taxes After a Divorce

Filing your taxes is rarely an easy or straightforward process, but the usually pesky process can become downright thorny after divorce. Your local Georgia attorneys at Family Matters Law Group understand that this is challenging and confusing, and we’re here to help. While you may also need to consult an accountant, we can guide you […]

What Is A Medical Divorce?

When thinking of reasons a couple decides to divorce, irreconcilable differences, adultery, or other serious conflicts come to mind. However, there are marriages where a couple wants to stay together, but the prohibitive cost of healthcare may warrant seeking a medical divorce due to one spouse’s illness. Jointly held assets or the healthy spouse’s income […]