Homeowners in the Lawrenceville area who are on good terms might not care if their neighbor’s shed or garden slightly overlaps onto their property. It may seem like no big deal to them. However, these minor encroachments can cause major headaches down the road,...
Month: June 2020
Open adoptions are a recent trend with Post Adoption Contact Agreements
In the past, adoption usually meant that the birth parent placed the child for adoption and never saw him or her again. The adoptive parents typically did not have any specific information about who the birth parents were or how to get in contact with them. This is...
Here are some tips to help you discuss divorce with your kids
Divorce is rarely easy for anyone given the emotions that are often involved. The sad reality is that many individuals allow their emotions to get the best of them, which leads to unnecessary conflict. This can be dangerous to the outcome of your divorce since it...
Can fathers be awarded child custody in Gwinnett County?
Once upon a time, if you got divorced, the mother would get custody of the children. That was considered normal. Nowadays, there are many cases where a judge awards custody to a father. The law treats mothers and fathers equally when deciding child custody. Yet, old...
Worried about your family member’s children? You can seek guardianship
You knew that your cousin was having trouble raising her children on her own, but you didn’t know how bad things had gotten. She lost her job, and the next time you saw her two children, they were dirty and looked malnourished. You were in shock, and after talking to...
