Category: Divorce

Guardian Ad Litem: Their Role and Tips for Success

This is a basic explanation of the role of a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in a contested custody case. A GAL is a licensed Georgia attorney who has received special training to investigate and make recommendations to the Court in custody cases. They are often appointed in high-conflict divorce and child-custody cases. GALs conduct an […]

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Realtor for a Divorcing Client: Ask Before Listing

Advice for Realtors You’re a realtor for a divorcing client and you’ve just signed a Listing Agreement for a great home in a neighborhood that sells itself. You’ve sold here before, and you know that houses here will go under contract within days of listing. Like magic, you list the property and an eager qualified […]

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Initial Consultation: A Strategy Session That is Client-Focused and Forward-Thinking

At Rhodes Law, we begin all of our cases with a Divorce Consultation, which we also call the Strategy Session. We don’t offer free consultations because they waste* your time and deliver no actual value. Free consultations are just a bait-and-switch scheme to get you into a lawyer’s office. Our first meeting or consultation with […]

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Rumor Mill Survival: Keep Your Head Up and Keep Going

You know that feeling. You’re walking through the parking lot at church or through the halls of your child’s school, and your senses start to prick. Your face starts to feel hot, you sweat a little, and you just know that some of these people are talking about you. No one likes to be the […]

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The Discarded Wife: A Profile of Fear and Disillusionment

I am a discarded wife. I thought we had a great marriage. We have great kids and a nice home. Our lives were full of date nights, family cookouts, and soccer games. We loved to have friends over. Until my husband decided to throw us away. One day, he just woke up and quit our […]

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The Husband Affair: Looks Can be Deceiving

Marietta Adultery Attorney I’m a husband having an affair and cheating on my wife. I came into my marriage with the best of intentions. But, I had no idea what years of marriage would really be like. Our Family Looks Perfect My parents raised me to be a good provider for my family. Nearly every […]

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Can You Spy on Your Spouse?: Maybe, but Be Careful

When Can you Spy on Your Spouse? You can legally spy on your spouse in a couple of ways. But first, always follow these simple rules: Do not go into any device or any account if your spouse didn’t give you the password or passcode. Stay out of locked cabinets, closets, drawers, or storage units […]

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Holiday Survival: 4 Tips for Divorced Parents

The holidays are almost here. And while the holiday season is typically a time for celebration, it can also be pretty hectic—particularly for divorced and recently separated parents. If the holidays have you feeling overwhelmed, here are a few tips to help you handle the holiday madness: Model a good attitude for your kids. If […]

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Halloween After Divorce: Making New Traditions

Halloween is huge. Ask any elementary school teacher, and s/he will tell you that the kids get more excited over Halloween than any other holiday. My kids start planning their next Halloween costumes in November. Parents everywhere start laying down the rules in September about last-minute costume changes, and we spend various weekends in October […]

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Facebook and Divorce: Watch Your Posts

Facebook and divorce don’t often mix very well. Your Facebook account is a treasure trove of information about you: What you like What you do for fun Where you go Whom you’re with Publishing that kind of information can hurt your divorce or modification case. The internet has a long memory. Did you know you […]

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