Domestic violence impacts victims and their entire families. Violent acts against a loved one can lead to severe physical and emotional trauma. In extreme cases, they can even lead to death. Control is one of the biggest factors in domestic […]
Appeals in family law protect both parties from common errors made by the courts and their judges. Through the appeals process, you can take your case to a higher court so that a court order can be reviewed and modified. […]
The decisions made in Georgia’s family law courts affect child custody, alimony, marital property, and other critical aspects of your case. Courts and judges have an obligation to correctly apply existing laws when making the decisions that impact you and […]
Child custody decisions impact the entire family, including the extended family members of both parents. The relationships that children have with parents, siblings, and other family members influence how courts will decide on the child’s custody. When parents establish a […]
There are many reasons why couples divorce. In Georgia, you can file for divorce under the claim that the actions of your spouse have led to the breakdown of your marriage. This is considered a “fault-based” divorce by family law […]
Granting child custody to divorcing parents is one of the most important actions that family law courts take. The legal and physical custody of a child will determine who can provide the resources needed to support their best interests. There […]
Disputes over child custody are some of the biggest challenges that divorcing parents face. For children, the experience can be upsetting and confusing, causing other issues that may impact their short- and long-term wellbeing. When a child has special needs, […]
Domestic violence plays a major role in many divorce cases. It affects decisions related to alimony, child support and custody, and others. Victims of domestic abuse can provide information to family law courts in order to obtain the support they […]
Child custody decisions are based on a wide range of factors. Understanding these factors and providing the right evidence are the first steps to obtaining the custody decision you want. Your job history, income, and other factors related to personal […]
Parents looking to secure the custody of their children must consider many factors. Like alimony and other aspects of a divorce, child support must be agreed upon by both parents. When disagreements arise, family law court judges must decide how […]