The tax overhaul put in place by Congress is set to reach out and touch every aspect of American life, including divorce and alimony. The 75-year-old standing tax deduction for alimony will disappear beginning in 2019, and the new legislation was recently signed into law. In Georgia and all other states, the new ruling will not affect those who begin divorce proceedings or have signed separation papers before 2019.
Shifting attitudes in parental rights
In August, several months after being abducted by his mother, a boy and his father were reunited. The story was dramatic and had a happy end; however, inside that story is an example of the evolution in how we award custody
Do Georgia courts favor mothers in child custody cases?
Fathers in the midst of a divorce may be concerned about their access to their children and their ability to obtain child custody. The assumption many people have is that mothers are best suited to care for a child.
