Family Law Resources
Straight answers about divorce, custody, child support and fathers' rights in Georgia — from Atlanta family law attorney Mark Bryce.
On January 1, 2026, the biggest change to Georgia child support in decades quietly took effect — and it’s already reshaping custody negotiations across metro Atlanta. For the…
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For most people going through a divorce, the two biggest financial questions are “what happens to the house?” and “will I have to pay — or can I…
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Life changes — jobs, moves, new schedules — and Georgia court orders can change with it. Here is when custody and support modifications are granted, the evidence you need, and the traps to avoid.
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An uncontested divorce in Georgia can cost a fraction of a contested one and finalize in weeks — but settling cheaply can cost you dearly later. Here is how to decide which path fits your situation.
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What do Georgia judges actually look for in custody cases? A former Fulton County family law judicial officer explains the best-interests factors, the mistakes that sink parents, and how to walk in prepared.
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In Georgia, an unmarried father has no legal right to custody or visitation — even with his name on the birth certificate. Here is how legitimation works, what it costs to wait, and how fathers win real parenting time.
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Georgia uses an income shares formula that combines both parents' incomes — but the number on the worksheet is only the starting point. Here is how child support is really calculated, and when courts deviate from the guidelines.
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Georgia divorces can finalize in as little as 31 days — or stretch past two years. Here is what actually determines the timeline in Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb and metro Atlanta courts, and how to keep your case moving.
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