As a divorce lawyer serving Gwinnett County, Fulton County and surrounding areas for more than a decade, I have noticed that individuals going through a divorce love to diagnose their ex-partner with some sort of personality disorder. Ten years ago, the popular diagnosis was “bipolar”. Nowadays, it’s “narcissist.” What’s a narcissist? According to the Oxford … Read More
Divorce
Staying Unhappily Married Isn’t Best for the Kids
You’ve probably heard it before – “My spouse and I are having serious problems, but it’s better to stay together for the kids.” But, is it? Is it truly better to stay unhappily married for your entire life? It’s time to break the stigma of “staying together for the kids” and normalize growth and change. … Read More
Tips from a Divorce Lawyer on How to Be a Healthy Coparent
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce revolves around co-parenting. As a divorce lawyer in Gwinnett County, Georgia, I have witnessed the toll that co-parenting arrangements can have. Dividing up parent time and households is not a fun or easy task. Although I am first and foremost a family lawyer, there always comes a … Read More
Scared of Divorce, Custody Disputes, or Domestic Issues?
Are you feeling scared of divorce, custody disputes, or domestic/family issues? You Are Not Alone As a divorce lawyer in the greater Atlanta area, I can tell you firsthand that you are not alone if you’re feeling scared at the prospect of divorce, custody arrangements, or domestic issues. For many of our clients at Pepitone … Read More
Three Key Questions to Ask When Interviewing Divorce Attorneys
The best place to start your search for a trusted divorce attorney who meets your unique needs is knowing what questions to ask. Even if you receive referrals from close friends or family members, it is important to know the divorce firm or attorney’s experience, character, qualifications, legal approach and pricing model. Take the time … Read More
Reasonable and Realistic Expectations About The Divorce Process
If you are considering divorce, it is important to have reasonable and realistic expectations about the process. It is easy to become frustrated with divorce proceedings when you have unrealistic expectations about your case and its possible outcomes. While each divorce is unique, we wanted to share some universal divorce process best practices to help … Read More
Benefits of Mediation in Family Law
Getting divorced can be extremely expensive when couples choose the route of litigation to settle their marital disputes. Many individuals looking to initiate the divorce process don’t realize that there are multiple approaches that are generally more affordable than litigation. A divorce attorney who is truly on your side will be able to steer you … Read More