Attorney Articles
What If You Are Facing Criminal Charges in Georgia
Receiving criminal charges within the state of Georgia is often one’s worst nightmare. No matter if it’s a misdemeanor or a felony charge, the implications are serious and can last a lifetime. This can affect your career, financial security, personal life, and even...
Rights of Fathers in the Child Support Determination Process in Georgia
The majority of fathers in Georgia are unaware and confused about their rights when it comes to child support. Regardless of marital status, staying informed of the law is vital in safeguarding the interests of both the child and the father. In this article, we...
Equitable Caregiver in Georgia: Still Evolving
In 2019 Georgia created the Equitable Caregiver Statute. Under this Statute, a person who is not a legal parent of a child may seek rights such as custody or visitation with the child if he or she proves certain things, such as that he or she has undertaken a...
Equitable Caregiver Legal Adaptation to Reflect Changing Norms
Can a Non-Family Member Petition the Court for Parental Rights in Georgia? (O.C.G.A. § 19-7-3.1) Recognizing a void in the law, Georgia has recently enacted an Equitable Caregiver Law that allows an unrelated adult, who has previously cared for the child, the option...
Georgia Law Change that Impacts Divorced Parents
It’s July and the Law has Changed. As an attorney it is critical that you stay abreast of all laws that can help or hurt your clients. As a family law practitioner, a large part of my time is spent helping people get more time with their children, and/or increasing...
Why Can’t I Live With You?
Changing Your Custody Agreement In Georgia Summertime brings visions of fun, vacations, beaches, travel and camps. These are things that may people look forward to, and divorced parents are no exception. Many divorced parents will receive additional time with their...
New Tax Issues in Georgia to Consider in a Divorce, by Donato “Dan” Palumbo
While I am by no means an expert in tax law or a tax attorney, nor do I intend this brief article to provide legal advice, I write with the hope of highlighting some of the impact the Tax Cut and Jobs Acts (TCJA) will have on people going through a divorce. I offer...