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She’s Not Evil—But I Still Want Joint Custody
You don’t hate your ex. You don’t want drama.You just want time with your kids—and that shouldn’t require a war. Georgia law supports shared parenting when it makes sense. So if you’re a capable, consistent, and committed parent, asking for joint custody is not only...
He’s Not a Bad Dad—But I Still Want Full Custody
You’ve likely been told: “If he’s not abusive, you should split time.” “You’ll look bitter if you push for full custody.” “Don’t take the kids from their dad—it’s not fair.” But here’s the reality: you can respect your co-parent and still ask for full custody.It’s not...
Don’t Confuse Control with Chaos: Why You Don’t Have to ‘Win’ Everything
We’ve been sold the myth that winning in divorce means fighting hard and taking everything. But real power? It doesn’t come from throwing punches—it comes from having a plan. Whether you're negotiating custody, child support, or who gets the house, you can be calm,...
Stop Paying for Peace: How to Protect Yourself Without Going Broke
Being reasonable doesn’t mean being a doormat. Too often, people enter divorce or custody agreements thinking if they’re just nice enough, quiet enough, or generous enough, it’ll all work out. But here's the truth:Being agreeable doesn’t mean giving everything away....
She’s Not ‘Letting You See the Kids’—You Have Rights
It’s Time to Reclaim the Narrative We hear it too often: “She’s letting me see the kids this weekend.”“She won’t let me FaceTime him.”“She said I can’t come to the birthday party.” If you’re an unmarried father in Georgia, this might sound familiar. But here’s what...
Silence Isn’t Surrender: Why You Don’t Have to Fight Loud to Win Big
Not All Wins Come from a Fight There’s a common misconception that "fighting hard = fighting smart."But in family law, the loudest person in the room often isn’t the one who walks away with the best deal—it’s the one who came in with a plan. This blog is about...
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