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Your Marriage Story — Loving Your Kids by Mediating Your Divorce

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{5 minutes to read}  Of all the reasons to mediate — in the Hamptons or anywhere — the welfare of the children is perhaps the best. For parents who prioritize the well-being of their children and are concerned about the impact of divorce, mediation proffers the most loving, protective approach. In fact, a mediated divorce,[…]
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Adult Children are Still Affected

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As divorce changes family dynamics, children of all ages are substantially affected. Adult children can still experience feelings of being torn between their parents and feeling they should pledge loyalty to one parent or the other. After so many years of viewing their parents as a team, adult children may feel confused about their parents’[…]

Thanksgiving After Divorce: New Turkey Time Traditions

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Thanksgiving may be a challenging holiday for parents and children after divorce. Complicated emotions and stress can arise as families navigate new arrangements and family time apart. Many parents “alternate years” when they have parenting time with their children: Mom has the children on Thanksgiving in even years; Dad in odd years. But, there are[…]
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Cobb County’s Family Law Workshop

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Description The Family Workshop of Cobb County Superior Court is required for self-represented litigants in family law matters before any court hearing can be scheduled. The workshop itself is provided free of charge, but pre-registration is mandatory. **Please note that late arrivals will not be allowed into the workshop and will have to reschedule. Children[…]
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Family Law Workshop

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Questions about Family Law? Divorce Custody Legitimation Child Support Name Change The Family Law Workshop is designed to provide legal information, not legal advice. The workshop will answer basic questions such as: What information do I need in order to file? Are there mandatory forms that I need? How do I schedule my court date?[…]
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Family Law Article: Child Custody and Relocation

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When a parent moves out-of-state, there can be significant conflict over what the custody and parenting time schedule will be going forward. In determining custody in a relocation case, Georgia courts focus on the child’s best interests, which is the same standard in any custody case. One parent’s relocation can be an issue in an[…]

Top Ten Ways To Protect Your Kids From The Fallout Of A High Conflict Break-Up

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1. Talk to your children about your separation. Studies show that only 5 percent of parents actually sit down, explain to their children when a marriage is breaking up, and encourage the kids to ask questions. Nearly one quarter of parents say nothing, leaving their children in total confusion. Talk to your kids. Tell them,[…]

Video: Inspiring Creativity In Children

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Luke Piecynski came up with the idea for his website, Lunch Note Sketch, as he was brainstorming ways to encourage his daughter’s creativity. Each day, Piecynski writes a note with a fun sketch that he puts in each of his children’s lunch boxes. Later, he posts the sketches to his social media accounts and site.[…]
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Men’s Divorce Podcast: What To Do With The House

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Each month, the Cordell & Cordell Men’s Divorce Podcast features an in-depth discussion on specific issues that affect men going through the divorce process. In this month’s episode, Cordell & Cordell Managing Partner/CEO Scott Trout chats with Christina Strait, broker/owner of Strait Realty, and Tom Mueller, Vice President of Mortgage Lending for Central Bank of[…]