For the sake of the children, the goals of divorcing parents should be the same: involvement of both parents in the lives of the children and mitigation of conflict between the parents. These two factors should dominate all others when thinking about custody. A joint custody solution gives a psychological boost to the parent who…
The innocent spouse rules have been liberalized in new tax legislation, making it easier for spouses to qualify for tax relief. In addition, the legislation allows a spouse to limit her liability on a joint return to her separate liability. This is a boon to separated spouses who continue to file joint returns with their…
“In the best interest of the child” or “child’s best interest” is the famous mantra of the family court prevalent in child custody proceedings today, yet its interpretation by the family court or judges is often arbitrary and its meaning is still obscure. Moreover, the law regarding child custody varies from state to state, leaving…
Georgia Domestic Relations Code RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: To file for a divorce in Georgia, at least one spouse needs to be a resident of the state for six months before filing a petition for divorce. [Based on Georgia Code - Section: 19-5-5] LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE: The following grounds for divorce are recognized in the state…
When parents are going through a divorce or are divorced, usually one parent has little knowledge about what is happening in his or her child’s classroom. What do you know about how well your child or children did in school this year? Will your offspring need to attend summer school, have a tutor, or be…
The first thing certified divorce practitioner Clay Caldwell tells his clients is to “reach agreements with each other.” It’s very important, he said, to talk with your spouse and straighten out money issues. It’s very easy to lose money if the separating couple isn’t communicating. Decide the best way to file your taxes There are…
The state Court of Appeals has thrown out contempt findings that arose from a lesbian’s attempt to adopt a young girl. Last year Wilkinson County Superior Court Judge John L. Parrott held both Elizabeth Hadaway and her lawyer, Dana P. Johnson, in contempt for disobeying his order that denied Hadaway’s adoption petition in part because…
The state Court of Appeals has thrown out contempt findings that arose from a lesbian’s attempt to adopt a young girl. Last year Wilkinson County Superior Court Judge John L. Parrott held both Elizabeth Hadaway and her lawyer, Dana P. Johnson, in contempt for disobeying his order that denied Hadaway’s adoption petition in part because…
The world continues to grow smaller and economies continue to expand globally. Your client’s legal issues have continued to grow more complex, and, like everything else, family law has gone global. In today’s world, it is very possible for a couple that was born, raised, and married in Washington to now be living and operating…
The first question in pet protection documents is “who owns the pet?” Why is that so important? Well, get divorced or split from your domestic partner or roommate and see! Because pets are classified as property in the eyes of the law, they are often the foundation of long court battles. So, it’s a good…
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I’m not sure there are official statistics for this, but based on my years of experience as a Marietta wills and trust lawyer, the number one reason people don’t do their estate plan is that they simply can’t face their own mortality. In a way, we are like the groundhog…occasionally we stick our heads out…