On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in High-asset Divorce on Monday, May 14, 2012
Use of social networks has become the norm for many individuals in Georgia and across the country. While seemingly innocent, some are discovering the detrimental impact their actions on social networks such as Facebook can have. Divorce is sometimes a result of this activity.
A number of people have spoken out about their experiences with social networking. One woman discovered her husband was living an entirely different life through Facebook and having relationships with more than one other woman.
Another woman was astonished at what she found when she looked at her husband's Facebook page, finding he had posted a handful of derogatory and threatening statements about her. These comments led to divorce.
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in Child Support on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Couples in Marietta facing divorce will join many other Americans in hashing out child support agreements. In the beginning, these agreements may seem basic enough. A small child may not require much money to sustain a happy life. But the complexities of modern life have given rise to important considerations for supporting children of divorce.
As kids grow and change, so do their needs. Children take on new interests and may become involved in increasing activities as they age. In addition, they can develop medical disorders such as ADHD, which will not only cost money, but may cause parents to disagree over treatment. Each change could represent a change in child support needs.
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in High-asset Divorce on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
It is common for couples in Georgia and others across the country to cohabitate prior to marriage. A recent opinion article printed in the New York Times, however, has recently cast such living arrangements in a negative light.
A psychologist stated that couples who live together before marriage are often left unsatisfied and end up in divorce. She calls this trend the "cohabitation effect."
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Statistics show nearly 10 million children of divorced or unmarried parents never have the opportunity to directly communicate with both of their parents. Yet, as advances in social media technology have spawned new ways for Georgia residents to communicate with each other and with the world, "virtual visitation" is becoming a reality for parents dealing with child custody issues.
Virtual visitation, as the term is used by courts, involves electronic communications between a parent and child, and may include everything from texting and emailing to using Facebook and webcam-conferencing utilities such as Skype. While virtual visitation isn't intended to supplant actual physical contact, it can help parents and children interact more frequently and more intimately than a phone call may allow.
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in Child Support on Thursday, April 19, 2012
Many parents in Georgia have difficulty making child support payments. In fact, 4 out of every 10 non-custodial parents ordered to pay child support are delinquent. Many of these parents will face jail time. However, keeping a delinquent parent in jail costs taxpayers $1,500 per month. In some cases, keeping a person behind bars costs more than the child support itself.
As focus turns to a solution for this problem, Georgia residents working through divorce and child support issues are becoming more and more familiar with parental accountability courts. These courts are joint efforts between local courts and Georgia's Child Support Services division. Their objective is to help parents who are delinquent on child support payments stay out of prison and overcome obstacles like unemployment and substance abuse that prevent them from making their payments.
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in Alimony on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Ordering a husband or wife to pay the other after a split can be challenging. States across the nation, including Georgia, have tried to make alimony laws as fair as possible. Unfortunately, some may feel the required payments are unfair.
One particular state legislature has been debating whether changes to alimony laws are necessary. The Florida legislature considered whether to make changes to laws surrounding permanent alimony. Permanent alimony was created to meet the needs of spouses who cannot support themselves after a long-term marriage. This sometimes includes a spouse who gave up a career and future retirement fund to stay home and raise children. Those supporting the alimony reform feel these laws are outdated.
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in Alimony on Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Domestic violence occurs more often than some people may think. It is sometimes seen in headlines and on the news, but is rarely discussed in connection with alimony and spousal support.
In states like Georgia, there are no guidelines for determining alimony. Instead, a judge looks to a list of factors to determine the amount of spousal support, including future earning capacity and duration of the marriage.
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in High-asset Divorce on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Divorce is fairly common. Unfortunately, whether people live in Georgia or elsewhere, children are often involved. A messy, drawn out divorce can be unhealthy for everyone involved. Children of all ages are forced to deal with this change. Emotionally, children may bear the burden of a divorce proceeding more than anyone else involved. While a divorce is never easy, the negative effects can be lessened with cooperation.
A couple in Georgia has recently dealt with family law issues. Last June, wife of former basketball superstar Allen Iverson filed for divorce. At that time she denied allegations of infidelity. These days, however, she is singing a different tune.
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Thursday, March 22, 2012
No matter the details and history of a case, divorce is not always an easy road. Cases involving children tend to complicate the process even further, leading to battles over child support, child custody and visitation.
A dispute over child custody may have more of an effect on children than most parents believe. Since the child is the center of the entire proceeding, he or she tends to bear the burden more than anyone else involved.
On behalf of The Herrin Law Firm, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
When children are involved in a divorce or child custody case, their grandparents may have little to no rights when it comes to visitation. A bill recently passed by Georgia lawmakers, however, may change this trend.
In Georgia, House lawmakers passed a bill that seeks to increase the visitation rights of grandparents who have grandchildren involved in divorce, child custody or termination of parental rights cases.
