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Am I Responsible for My Ex’s Debts?
During a divorce proceeding, one of the most stressful issues can be the division of the assets, especially if there significant assets and possibly debts involved. As most know, obtaining a divorce can be a costly event. The last thing a party wants to do is take on additional debt, especially that which was caused by a soon-to-be ex. What ...
Can I Be Awarded Alimony Before I am Divorced?
It is often the case that during the marriage one party was the sole provider or contributed more to the monthly income for the parties that the other. Sometimes that the other spouse does not have sufficient means of support on his or her own to wait until the divorce is finalized. Under these situations, there may be a solution ...
Acknowledging Paternity
When a child is born, the law recognizes that the mother of the child is the parent. There is also a presumption that if the mother is married, the spouse is the father of the child born. However, if the mother and father are not married at the time of the child’s birth, then the law only recognizes the father ...
Safe Place for Newborns Act of 2002
The birth of a child can be a magical time, but to some it is extremely overwhelming. Many new parents feel scared, cannot afford the financial responsibilities a child brings about, or lack a support system to help raise a child. Unfortunately, parents in these situations and similar ones often resort to abandoning their children in an unsafe place. Newborn ...
Same Sex Marriage in Georgia
The 2015 “Marriage Equality” decision by the United States Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges was a landmark case that struck up much debate and heated emotions. These emotions were brought on by religious beliefs, personal relationships to the outcome of the case, political affiliations, and much more. Almost every person in the country had an opinion on the case ...
How to Choose the Right Family Law Attorney
Beginning a case that involves domestic relations can be a scary time. Emotions are flowing and you may feel that you have no control over your own family. That is why choosing the right attorney is the most important decision that you can make when going through any type of family law case. There are many attorneys in Georgia to ...
U.S. Department of State Two-Parent Consent Law
The U.S. Department of State represents the United States at more than 270 diplomatic locations around the world. Thus, this agency governs the relationships between the United States and other countries as well as restrictions placed on citizens between these countries. In July of 2001, the U.S. Department of State implemented a law regarding passport application procedures. This law, known ...
Termination of Parental Power
A previous article explored the possibility of custody being taken away from a parent. This should not be confused with parental powers. To begin, loss of custody will not affect the legal relationship between the child and parent, but instead the living arrangements. Here, you may lose the ability to make decisions about your child’s day-to-day care, but you may ...
Can My Child Be Taken Away From Me?
The joy that a child brings to a parent is immeasurable. From the moment a child enters a parent’s life, a special love and bond is formed that lasts a lifetime. Thus, it is understandable that the pain caused from a parent losing custody of his or her child during divorce can be immense. Because of this, it is a ...
Can My Child Require Payment From Me?
It is the job of parents to provide for and protect their children, especially young children who have limited means of accomplishing this on their own. Along with this duty comes the responsibility of raising children who can grow into the adults that you want them to be. In order to accomplish this, many parents place certain rules on the ...
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