Month: October 2019

Why adults sometimes adopt adults

The idea may seem strange at first to most people, the ability of one adult to adopt another sometimes holds major financial, emotional and practical benefits. The reasons for adoption of one adult by another are not usually a primary concern when it comes time for a...

Why contracts are important in surrogacy

Surrogacy provides a way for families to have a child when they would otherwise be unable to do so, because of health or other concerns. However, the process of surrogacy is long and full of complications, including legal concerns. Surrogacy comes in two main forms:...

Grandparents’ rights in custody and visitation

Georgia family courts make child custody decisions based on their determination of the best interests of the child. They presume that a child’s best interests lie in having healthy relationships with both parents. They also recognize that both parents have rights in...

What are common grounds for divorce in Georgia?

Ending a marriage is a difficult decision. You and your spouse may have tried the best that you can over the years, but you no longer wish to continue as a married couple. Divorce today is more commonplace and acceptable than ever. If you’ve been a Georgia resident...