When a parent fears for the immediate safety or well-being of their child, the instinct is often to go to court right away. In Georgia, parents sometimes ask about filing an “emergency custody motion.” While this option does exist, Georgia courts are very careful about when such motions can be filed and granted. Understanding the law (and the limits) can help parents make informed decisions.

When Georgia judges award attorney’s fees in a divorce, they usually rely on one of two very different statutes (and sometimes both). Knowing which statute fits your situation can shape your strategy, your evidence, and even your likelihood of recovering (or avoiding) fees. This post explores those two primary paths to obtain a fee award in a divorce, with tips on how to be successful in such a claim.

Dividing property in a divorce can be difficult. But when that “property” has fur, a heartbeat, and a name your children yell every morning—things get personal. At Resurgens Legal Counsel, LLC, we’re increasingly seeing clients wrestle not just over houses and cars, but over the family dog, cat, or even parrot. That’s where the concept of a “pet parenting plan” comes into play.

Divorce proceedings in Georgia require both parties to provide a full and honest disclosure of all marital and separate property. But not everyone plays fair. It is not uncommon for a spouse, especially the higher-earning or more financially savvy one, to attempt to conceal assets in order to skew the division of marital property. When this happens, you need to understand the tools available to locate hidden assets and trace the movement of money through financial accounts, businesses, and third-party transfers.

Custody and visitation disputes often stir up deep emotional tension between co-parents. But while frustration and fear are understandable, especially when a parent believes their child may be at risk, taking unilateral action by withholding court-ordered visitation is almost never the right answer. In Georgia, such actions can expose a parent to serious legal consequences, including contempt findings, sanctions, and even changes to custody arrangements.

In Georgia, fathers are legally entitled to the same consideration as mothers when it comes to child custody. The law is gender-neutral on its face—but that doesn’t mean the road to 50/50 custody is an easy one. This post explains how Georgia courts evaluate custody, where equal custody requests often go wrong, and what fathers can do to maximize their chances of achieving a truly shared parenting arrangement.