Georgia, like many other states, allows for alimony payments in the event of a divorce. Alimony is typically awarded based on the financial needs of either spouse. The factors that go into this determination are codified in O.C.G.A 19-6-5, which states: The finder of...
Month: June 2015
The Role Location Plays in Divorce
The laws established throughout the different states across America resemble each other in many ways. However, there are some key distinctions that impact decision making depending on the legal practice area. The impact that the geographic location has on a divorce is...
Costs for the owner in a dog bite case
Most dog owners acquired their pets for reasons such as companionship, security or simply to save a life. Depending on the type of dog, there may be unintended consequences of dog ownership. In particular, with the increase in litigation surrounding dog bite claims,...
What Happens If I Get Behind On Child Support?
It is widely known that missed child support payments could result in jail time if the party is found to be in violation of a court order. For many jurisdictions across the United States this threat is considered an effective incentive for people who are able but...
Impact of Social Media on Marriages
The current environment for most divorce lawyers is filled with stories of how social media websites such as Facebook, Skype, Twitter and Instagram can have devastating effects on marriages. Certainly, it is a recipe for disaster if either spouse is irresponsible. In...
Life Events That Can Put Stress on a Marriage
In a family law practice, attorneys see first-hand how stress affects a marriage. Unfortunately, stressful life events such as illness, child birth, job changes, trauma, infidelity and becoming an empty nester are sometimes impossible to avoid. An article posted...
Legitimation: Securing A Father’s Rights
The issue of what rights a father has when it comes to their children has been posed to our law firm by several of our clients. Several fathers of children born out of wedlock have had to address the legitimation of their child. In Georgia legitimation establishes...
