Buying a piece of real estate is one of the most significant, if not the most significant purchase you’ll ever make. Thus, you need to carry out due diligence before committing to a deal. Part of this should include a title search. Essentially, the title of the...
Georgia Law Blog
How enforcement efforts can help parents who are not seeing their kids
Thousands of families in Georgia are subject to custody orders that determine when parents see their children and how parents can handle decision-making matters concerning them. For the vast majority of families, shared parenting time is best for children, so that...
Can you trust the accuracy of a paternity test?
If there’s any question about paternity, it’s very important to officially establish it so that all of the rights and obligations that each person has are fully understood. For example, someone who believes they are not the child’s parent may not want to have the...
How do you prepare for divorce mediation?
Divorce mediation! It can save a divorcing couple a ton of money and time. Most importantly, it can help a couple avoid publicity and the bad blood that comes with a litigated divorce. But not all mediation efforts end successfully. So what makes divorce mediation...
3 types of adoptions
Birth parents who isn’t ready to raise a child may opt to pursue an adoption so a family who wants to expand can raise the child. One of the first decisions the birth parents will have to make is what type of adoption they want. The type of adoption has to do with how...
All parties in a surrogacy benefit greatly from legal counsel
Many people who yearn for the blessings of parenthood cannot conceive or bring a child into the world alone. They need cooperation from other parties, whether considering adoption or surrogacy. You may expect to obtain representation for adoption matters. However, you...
Dividing marital property in Georgia
If you and your spouse have decided to separate, it’s important to start thinking about how you’ll divide your jointly-owned property. It can be unquestionably difficult to think about dividing mutual assets while you’re still processing your decision to file for...
2 things to know when adopting a child
Adoption is an exciting process as you add a member to your family and help fulfill a child’s dream of having a caring and permanent family. If you qualify to adopt a child in Georgia, research adequately for a smoother experience. Being informed helps you follow all...
3 things to do when you opt for a private adoption
If you are considering finding adoptive parents on your own, you need adequate information. Working directly with an agency is deemed easier since they handle most of the procedures. Nonetheless, domestic independent adoption or private adoption is also beneficial as...
How does a judge know what is best for your kids?
You will hear many words and phrases during divorce and child custody proceedings. Some of them you may already understand, but others might be a bit confusing. For example, family courts often reference the “best interests of the child” standard during child custody...