Sharing custody? Try these helpful schedules
Deciding on your child custody plan is among the most important things you’ll do during your divorce. You need to make sure that your child is going to be cared for at all times and that they are...
View ArticleTips for choosing a business partner
If you are thinking of forming a business partnership, you need to be sure you choose the right person. Many companies and friendships have been destroyed because people assumed that being friends...
View ArticleWhat happens if someone dies without a will?
Like many people, you may feel that estate planning is no urgent matter. Even if you are nearing – or past – retirement, you will likely think you can delay it if your health is good. Yet, having an...
View ArticleUnderstanding the law on horse slaughter in Georgia
The question of whether slaughtering animals is moral is a long-held philosophical debate that is strongly tied with societal norms. In the United States, the general consensus is that it is morally...
View ArticleHow to have a more peaceful holiday season with a difficult co-parent
We are coming up on the season of peace, joy, brotherhood and goodwill. However, if your relationship with your co-parent is still a high-conflict one, the holiday season can be decidedly stressful and...
View ArticleThree common reasons to contest a will
If you agree to serve as an estate executor or administrator for a friend or family member, you must pay estate expenses and distribute property upon his or her death. Usually, this process goes...
View ArticleIs it possible to divorce out of court?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may think that litigation is the only path to divorce. Litigation is always on the table, but you have other options. You might choose...
View ArticleA Temporary Protective Order may provide security during divorce
If you are facing a high-conflict divorce, you may worry about your spouse’s actions during and after your separation. Whether your spouse is physically or emotionally abusive or you believe he or she...
View ArticleWhat happens during probate?
After an individual dies, much of his or her property may have to pass through a series of legal steps before assets pass on to beneficiaries. Probate is the legal term for this process. If the...
View ArticleWho keeps the horse in a divorce?
Starting the divorce can leave couples with a lot of questions about who will take what property. This concern may be extremely worrisome in the context of animals. People who own horses often tend to...
View ArticleThree common reasons to contest a will
If you agree to serve as an estate executor or administrator for a friend or family member, you must pay estate expenses and distribute property upon his or her death. Usually, this process goes...
View ArticleIs it possible to divorce out of court?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, you may think that litigation is the only path to divorce. Litigation is always on the table, but you have other options. You might choose...
View ArticleA Temporary Protective Order may provide security during divorce
If you are facing a high-conflict divorce, you may worry about your spouse’s actions during and after your separation. Whether your spouse is physically or emotionally abusive or you believe he or she...
View ArticleWhat happens during probate?
After an individual dies, much of his or her property may have to pass through a series of legal steps before assets pass on to beneficiaries. Probate is the legal term for this process. If the...
View ArticleWho keeps the horse in a divorce?
Starting the divorce can leave couples with a lot of questions about who will take what property. This concern may be extremely worrisome in the context of animals. People who own horses often tend to...
View ArticleWhat happens during probate?
When a person dies with a will, it may need to go through probate. For loved ones, this may mean waiting a while before they inherit what the decedent wanted them to have. The probate process is...
View ArticleThe condo in Florida and the need for ancillary probate
At the age of 80, your widowed father is still healthy, and, though a long-time Georgia resident, he enjoys spending time in his Sarasota condo during the winter months. When he dies, you stand to...
View ArticleHow are retirement accounts divided in a Georgia divorce?
Georgia courts practice the equitable distribution of property when presiding over divorce hearings. A fair resolution is sought based on the circumstances of each divorcing spouse. What exactly does...
View Article5 reasons why a child custody agreement needs amending
The court issues child custody orders, and while legally binding documents, it is possible to change the orders. Changing the orders must happen through the court, and there are five reasons when you...
View ArticleProbate court and blended families: what to know
When a loved one dies, the last thing you want to deal with is the court. However, most estates must go through probate court. Probate is the process by which the court verifies a deceased person’s...
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