Category Archives: Family
Termination Of Parental Rights
There are two ways a parents’ rights to their children may be terminated permanently: voluntary termination and involuntary termination. While both types occur in different ways, the result in both circumstances is the inability of the parent to see their child again or have any rights or decision-making authority with respect to their children…. Read More »
Special Needs Children and Custody
Divorces always involve emotional and financial challenges. However, when a special needs child is involved in a divorce, both child custody and child support issues can become even more complex. Children with special emotional and physical needs oftentimes require additional care, support, classes, therapy or medical treatment than other children their same age. Therefore,… Read More »
Engagement Rings
Breaking up is hard to do. It is even harder if two people were engaged and preparing for a wedding and the joy of living their lives together. Unfortunately, people do split after becoming engaged and realize that they do not want to spend the rest of their life with the other person. If… Read More »
Steps Before You Ask For A Divorce
Statistics show that almost 800,000 marriages end in divorce each year, but that does not make it less stressful or overwhelming. During the time leading up to divorce can be important and impact the entire divorce process. While divorce is never pleasant for any party involved, taking these steps before you ask for a… Read More »
Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem
If you have minor children and are going through a divorce in the state of Georgia, there is a possibility that if you can not reach a consensus regarding child custody that the court may appoint a guardian ad litem. A court appoints a guardian ad litem to act in the best interests of… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions about Guardianships
If you are considering taking on a guardianship, you may have some questions about your rights, responsibilities, and obligations. Read on to discover some of the most frequently asked questions about guardianships as well as their answers. What Is a Guardianship? There are many reasons someone might need a guardian, for instance, if they… Read More »
Marriage Requirements in Georgia
How complicated is it to get married in Georgia? It’s not extremely complicated, but there are some specific requirements you need to meet in order to be married and receive a marriage license. Make sure you meet the criteria below before you move to have your marriage certified. No More Blood Tests First things… Read More »
Changing Your Name after Marriage
There may be many reasons you wish to change your name. The most common reason, of course, is marriage. Married individuals often wish to change their last names. They are not limited to having the wife change her name to her husband’s last name. In fact, a newly married wife may wish to hyphenate… Read More »
