Family Law

The Facebook page for the Gwinnett County, Georgia, sheriff's department contained a message recently that started out the way so many do coming from law enforcement. The department shared it was looking for a 40-year-old man who was accused of violating probation....

You have decided to file for divorce from your spouse, and you are wondering just how long your divorce will take. Obtaining a divorce is rarely as simple as filing some paperwork. For most couples, it is a complex and time-consuming process. In Georgia, a divorce can...

It may go without saying, but divorces can be stressful. The emotions that come from a failed marriage coupled with the unknown that comes with starting over again can raise one’s anxiety levels. In the midst of a divorce, it should not be lost that children...

A key part of initiating a divorce involves serving your soon-to-be ex-spouse with a summons and petition for marital dissolution. Most of the time this is a routine process that is carried out by a process server or the sheriff. However, it can be challenging when...

It is beautiful when a family comes together. Adopting your stepchild can complete the process and show your commitment to the ones who depend on you. The process does not require an attorney, but it is much easier with one. The steps have to be followed in order, and...

Even the most amicable of divorces brings with it some tension and emotional upheaval. You likely know deep down that ending your marriage is for the best, but the process itself is inevitably going to be a stressful one. With over 50 percent of marriages ending in...

If there is any uncertainty about your rights to visitation or custody of a child, regardless of whether you and the child's mother are married, divorced or unmarried, there are ways to determine paternity. Under different circumstances, you might want to disprove...