New data from the U.S. Census has determined that Georgia has one of the eight highest divorce rates in the country. While this data may indicate that Georgia marriages don’t last, the Census also finds that it has one of the highest rates of marriage, as well. Overall, people in the South marry and divorce
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Many divorces stem from too busy, overworked spouses
Although many Georgians may not think it, a majority of divorces are not due to the high-conflict reasons that keep showing up in celebrity marriage scandals. Cheating, addiction or abuse may have their place in some divorces, but nearly 60 percent of marriages end because of a “slow erosion toward cohabitating strangerdom.” These low-conflict types
Native American tribes may not enforce court-ordered child support
After a divorce, if one spouse has primary custody of the children he or she may receive child support from the other spouse. It is also extremely common for the spouse that owes child support to not pay or not completely pay the amount ordered by the court. In those situations, it is important to
Nik Pace, Braylon Edwards argue over child support
Child support can be a source of stress and frustration for many parents. America’s Next Top Model finalist Nik Pace and New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards have been discovering just how difficult determining child support obligations can be as they continue to fight against each other in a very public battle. In August