The issue of custody and visitation is typically the primary determination before the court in divorce and legitimation proceedings. During the child custody determination the court’s role is to determine what is in the best interest of the child. This will take into...
In fact, certain issues resolved by the court in a divorce proceeding can only be changed when there is a finding that a material change in conditions has occurred.
Taking to the road in Georgia and across the United States always carries with it a certain level of risk. However, circumstances and driver behavior can add to the danger. To try and avoid these accidents and give drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others on the...
In the state of Georgia property acquired during the marriage by either party by gift, bequest, devise or inheritance remains the separate property of the party that acquired it and is not subject to equitable division.
In the State of Georgia Superior Court Judges use equitable division to guide their determination as to which party gets a particular asset.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a report highlighting an increase in dangerous driving habits since March of 2020 such as a lack of seat belt use, driving with alcohol and drugs and driving at increased speeds.
The Lis Pendens notice is filed in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court in the County where the real property is located. In doing so third parties are thereby put on notice that someone else has a claim.
Distracted driving is a term used to describe drivers whose attention has been diverted from the roadway, ultimately making it difficult for them to react timely to unexpected traffic conditions.
At the initiation of a legitimation or a divorce the Court will need to determine if a parent or spouse is in need of financial support while the matter is being decided.
Alimony can be an important request during any divorce, as one spouse may need alimony payments and the other spouse may be concerned they cannot afford to pay alimony payments. For that reason, spouses going through a divorce should know what factors are used to...