Child support ensures that both parents share in the costs associated with raising a child. Situation may arise when the amount paid may need to be updated based on needs or ability to pay.
Parent's custody rights impacted by social media activities
Parents often find that agreeing on or determining child custody is the most stressful part of a divorce. Although they have their own opinions about what the best scenario would be, they must understand that the agreement is meant to meet the best interests of their child and that they should work with their former spouse to make the arrangement work as well as possible.
Texting While Driving? Gwinnett County Drivers Beware.
Text messaging is fast eclipsing phone calls as the preferred method for efficient communication for both personal and business matters. Our smartphones are never far from our hands, buzzing at all times to signal someone has something important to tell us right away. While driving our cars, however, just the slightest glance at our screens makes us subject to being pulled over and cited by the police. And nowhere in Georgia is that more likely to happen than in Gwinnett County.
DON'T SIGN AWAY YOUR RIGHTS; GET ADVICE FROM COUNSEL BEFORE YOU SIGN!
I recently went to DeKalb Recorders Court for a client with a serious traffic violation. The only reason we were even in Recorders Court instead of State Court (where I can almost always get you a much better deal) was because our Motion for a Jury Trial was DENIED. Now you may be saying, "But, Laura, don't you have a constitutional right to trial by a jury of your peers?" You would be absolutely correct, but it's fairly simple to waive (give up) that right. We never allow our clients to waive their trial rights unless we have worked out a good plea deal for them. Unfortunately, this client had appeared in court before retaining us and unknowingly waived all his rights by signing a simple form.
Man may lose custody over refusal to take son to McDonald's
The determination of child custody can be very emotional and is considered by most Georgia parents as the most important decision to be made in a divorce proceeding. If circumstances change after an original custody order has been made, either party may seek a modification of the order if they feel that it is necessary.
Property division often involves significant documentation
The division of property pursuant to a divorce may entail significant discovery and investigations into the assets of the parties and to whom they belong. The following article details some tips that parties involved in a divorce may find helpful in the property division process.
Experts can assist with property division determinations
The distribution of property in a divorce, although not as emotionally taxing as determinations involving children, is still an important part of the process. Property division can be difficult at times, due to differing valuations of property and hidden assets. Therefore, all parties can benefit from the use of a property expert if necessary under the circumstances.
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