“ALL TOO OFTEN I HEAR THEY CHEATED ON ME.” GEORGIA LAW & ADULTERY Most people come to my office with dozens of texts, emails and recorded conversations anxious to show that their spouse is committing adultery. They have seen the shows in which a nervous spouse is forced to admit…
Child Legitimation Atlanta is Required in Georgia Most people don’t realize that Georgia requires the father of a child born out of wedlock to formally legitimate this child. This process actually involves a formal law suit in which the parties seek relief from the Superior Court in the county of…
Social media is a wonderful format to stay in touch with friends and loved ones, to stay relevant as a business; however, it is the worst place to post your private moments and those moments that may not be so funny years from now. As a domestic attorney I cannot…
The short answer is yes if they are 14 years old; however, the issue is a bit more complex than this. In Georgia a child at 14 once was able to make a final determination regarding a custody decision. Today a child at 14 can still make this determination, but…
If you are the victim of harassment or abuse by an individual the State of Georgia provides for protective orders. There are two types of protective orders, a family violence protective order and a stalking protective order. Many times during the stress and emotions of a divorce one or both…
Yes, Child Abandonment is a Crime in Georgia If you leave your spouse with the children you are potentially committing a crime in Georgia. In fact, if you leave your spouse while pregnant in Georgia you are also potentially committing a crime in Georgia. In Georgia, the law provides for…
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES CAN CUSTODY AND VISITATION ORDERS BE CHANGED? After a final decree of divorce or other order establishing custody and visitation is filed with a court, parents may agree to modify the custody or visitation terms. This modified agreement may be made without court approval if consented to…