Who Gets the Stimulus Check?
Dealing with the financial side effects of the Coronavirus has certainly been challenging for almost everyone in Georgia, but it presents specific issues for divorced parents. To assist the many people who have lost income due to changes in employment status or the healthcare costs incurred if you or a family member is battling Covid, […]
Our Atlanta Divorce Lawyer Services
Going through a divorce can be a challenging, painful experience, especially if you don’t have an effective attorney. By hiring an experienced Atlanta divorce lawyer, you’ll have someone on your side to help settle disagreements, fight for your best interests, and help resolve any matters related to children. At Family Matters Law Group, we connect […]
What to Know Before Speaking to a GA Custody Lawyer
Matters regarding child custody can be painful for everyone involved. Having parents agree on custody arrangements is ideal but not always possible. Parents want what they believe is best for their child, which is not always fair for the other parent. If you’re in the midst of a custody case or dispute and are looking […]
Six Feet Apart: Divorce and Co-parenting During Covid-19
Even in the best-case scenario, divorce is a huge stressor. But now, there are additional forms of stress due to Covid-19. Most courts are not open to hear cases in person. There may be significant delays in the filing, as paperwork could be backlogged by court employee layoffs or by court clerks working from home […]
Understanding Judge Recusal
All judges are tasked by the judicial system to be impartial, ethical, and fair. What should you do if you suspect that is not the case with the judge that has been assigned to your case? In such cases, the judge is responsible for recusing themself, but what if they don’t make the right call […]
Covid-19 Co-parenting and Divorce: Challenges and Opportunities
Even at the best of times, co-parenting can be a challenge for families of separation and divorce. Now Covid-19 has thrown a monkey wrench into even the most amicable of co-parenting relationships. Suddenly you and your ex are faced with a whole new set of challenges when it comes to keeping your kids safe and […]
Co-parenting and Virtual Education
Back to school is always a busy time of year for families. Parents going through separation or divorce already deal with added complications around handling school days. However, Covid-19 has changed everything for all of us. Now, separated or divorced parents sharing custody of their children face a new set of challenges as school begins […]
Covid, Custody and Visitation
Divorce along with custody and visitation matters can be stressful at the best of times, and Covid-19 has added additional challenges to the mix. Here are some ways to prioritize the health of your child(ren), while handling any visitation issues that may arise. Honoring Existing Visitation Agreements During this time, courts are expecting parents to […]
Summer Break, Your Kids, and COVID-19
If you’re like most parents, the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders have been a huge disruption in your family. Trying to work from home, help teach the kids, and keep everyone in your family healthy and sane is a ton of work. As your local family law attorney, Family Matters Law Group applauds all the families adjusting […]
How Is My Case Being Handled During COVID-19?
In many ways, it seems like the world stopped when COVID-19 hit. As we all adjust to stay-at-home orders and business closings, it’s easy to forget that the court system has experienced a lot of disruption as well. At Family Matters Law Group, we know how stressful a divorce or custody case can be under […]
