SOURCE: Fulton County Superior Court
SOURCE: Fulton County Superior Court
The highlight of the second day of the Georgia Family Law Institute was the mock appellate argument before the Supreme Court of Georgia. A hypothetical case involving issues of equitable division of marital property was expertly presented by Richard Schiffman and Barry McGough. The Justices asked pointed questions of the counsel, but the rules were…
Today is the first day of the 2007 Georgia Family Law Institute, conducted by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia, at Amelia Island, Florida. This is the 25th year in which the seminar has been held and it is the largest ever:…
It is expected that Governor Sonny Purdue will sign House Bill 369, the Georgia Shared Parenting Bill, into law next Thursday, May 31, 2007.
The 25th Annual Family Law Institute will be held on May 24-26, 2007 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Amelia Island, Florida. Based on the recent past Institutes, I expect there will be in excess of 300 family law attorneys in attendance for 3 days of educational and practical meetings, receptions and golf and tennis tournaments….
Thanks to Al Nye at The Maine Family Law Blog for alerting me to David Popenoe’s article on The Top Ten Myths of Marriage. David’s site explains the reality of these myths and interesting source information, so check it out and see what you think: 1 Because people learn from their bad experiences,…
The decision to leave a marriage, when there are children involved, creates many unsettling questions: Will the kids be okay, how will they handle having two homes, two lives, parents that don’t live together? Will they be angry at me? Am I being selfish by only thinking about myself? The good news is that studies…
The Terry Schiavo case in Florida highlighted the importance of living wills and advance health care directives. At the time of her death in March 2005, Ms. Schiavo, who did not have a living will, had been under constant care for nearly 15 years after suffering extensive brain damage in 1990. Parties for both sides…
Confusion and myths surround the estate planning process. This pamphlet explains why all adults, regardless of wealth, should have a properly drafted and executed will. A will is necessary for ensuring that your estate is distributed among your loved ones and charities as you wish. A will also can save money and time in administering…
What should I do if I want to adopt a child or give up my child for adoption? Contact a lawyer. Adoption law is complex. It is best to find a lawyer who can help you. What are the types of adoptions? There are six types of adoption in Georgia: (1) Public or private…
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National Healthcare Decisions Day is on April 16th, and it’s an important reminder for every adult to let someone know their most private wishes about medial treatments and possible end-of-life care. Far too many people assume that their families would make the choices they would want in an emergency. Yet everyday we hear stories of…