Posts by Scott Shaw
Do I Need to Worry About Retroactive Child Support in my Paternity Case?
Here is a question often asked by fathers seeking information in paternity or legitimation cases. Can mothers get retroactive child support? The short answer is no. Georgia child support laws only allow for the prospective award of child support. That means only after a paternity or legitimation case is filed can an award of child support…
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Marriage and Divorce in Georgia: Know Your Rights
In 2015, the supreme court ruled in the Obergefell v. Hodges making marriage equality the law throughout the country. Unsurprisingly, with same-sex marriage comes same-sex divorce in some cases, and it’s essential to know your rights as an LGBTQ+ person in Georgia. Spouses in same-sex marriages are afforded the same legal rights as their opposite-sex counterparts,…
Read MoreCo-Parenting at Different Ages: 13 to 18-Year-Olds
For every child, co-parenting styles need to evolve. Their developmental needs will change as they grow. In this fifth and final installment of our series about co-parenting children at different ages, we’ll look at the teenage years and how you should adjust accordingly. What do you need to know about co-parenting a teen? Here are…
Read MoreCo-Parenting at Different Ages: 5 to 13-Year-Olds
Co-parenting will be different for every child. One big reason is their age and their developmental needs as they grow. In this fourth installment of our series about co-parenting children at different ages, we’ll look at children and pre-teens and how their needs will differ from younger children. What do you need to know about…
Read MoreCo-Parenting at Different Ages: 3 to 5-Year-Olds
Co-parenting isn’t the same for every child, primarily because of their needs at each stage of development. In the third installment of our series about co-parenting children at different ages, we’ll take a closer look at children between the ages of 3 and 5 and how the arrangement should change. What do you need to…
Read MoreCo-Parenting at Different Ages: 18 Months to 3 Years
Co-parenting isn’t the same for every child, primarily because of their needs at each stage of development. In this second blog post of our series about co-parenting children at different ages, we’ll take a closer look at the ways this arrangement has to change for toddlers. What do you need to know about co-parenting a…
Read MoreCo-Parenting at Different Ages: Birth to 18 Months
Co-parenting a baby isn’t the same as co-parenting a teenager. In the first of our series about co-parenting children at different ages, we’ll take a closer look at the ways this arrangement is unique for parents of babies from the time they’re born until around 18 months old. What do you need to know about…
Read MoreMaking Co-Parenting Easier: 7 Apps Compared
Most of us barely remember what life was like before smartphones. Using apps to help us with everyday tasks, from banking to ordering takeout, has become second nature. What if we told you that apps are available to help you effectively co-parent after separating from your child’s other parent. Here we’ll compare some of the…
Read MoreHow to Handle False Allegations in Child Custody Cases
Child custody cases can be traumatic enough when all you want is to care for your child. But when false allegations enter the conversation, what can you even do to ensure that you’re given a fair shake? How did you combat these accusations and get to the heart of the matter? The first thing, though…
Read MoreBlended Families: How to Celebrate Holidays After Divorce
Divorce can be difficult for families, and remarriage can bring an entirely new dynamic to the table. So how do you have a great holiday season after a divorce, with a blended family, or when parents live separately? One of the best things you can do is start planning early to ensure that your children…
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