Committed Trial-Experienced Attorneys In Atlanta
The biggest fear for noncustodial parents behind on child support is an angry judge sentencing them to a period of jail time for the infraction. Typically, the court has the power to encourage compliance with it’s orders and decrees by issuing fines and in some cases, jail time, if conditions are not followed.
In most cases the court has appointed a Guardian ad Litem to the case due to a concern expressed by either parent regarding the child’s well-being. The court will be relying on the GAL to provide independent advice on what is in the child’s best interest. A GAL investigation can take several months and involve several requests to interview the parties, the child, review documents and make in-home assessments of living conditions.
There are several scenarios mentioned in the article that provide beneficial uses of prenuptial agreements for persons that are not considered wealthy. Attorneys regularly report working with couples that want to protect a business that they own or simply want finances outlined prior to the marriage. They are generally considered useful for couples that have an existing wealth imbalance or a possible one in the future.
Often times soft tissue injuries are not visible with the naked eye. It is easy to detect a bruise, burn or scarring. However, internal damage may require further analysis in order to prove in court. Therefore, in addition to collecting photographs of the accident scene, damage to vehicles involved, witness statements and photos of injuries, it is imperative that your medical examinations are carefully reviewed for evidence of injuries directly related to the accident.
The parenting plan outlines which parent will have legal and physical custody of the minor child. Additionally, these plans can give very detailed instructions on visitation, medical decisions, religious affiliation decisions and other matters related to caring for the child. Regardless, whether a custody matter arose because of a legitimation or a divorce, O.C.G.A §19-9-1 provides requirements as to what provisions must be included in every parenting plan in the state of Georgia.
In the State of Georgia, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) are utilized to fairly divide pension-related assets amongst married couples. Essentially, the QDRO treats the recipient spouse as a plan participant for the purpose of receiving a distribution from the pension. The answer as to whether or not pension or retirement accounts will be subject to equitable division is different in each case.
The ability of a parent to make decisions as it relates to a child’s life depends on the type of custody the parent has. The two types of child custody in the state of Georgia are physical and legal custody. Physical custody simply refers to having physical possession...