As we approach 2026, you need to be aware of a new law regarding Child Support in Georgia that becomes mandatory beginning January 1, 2026. If you have previously been through a Georgia divorce or legitimation proceeding where Child Support was calculated, the...
On September 24, 2005, the Georgia Court of Appeals rendered a decision in Bolton v. Bolton, A25A1264 that helps clarify what has been a grey area of the law in Georgia, even after Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. 644 (2015): “whether a spouse in a same-sex marriage has...
A second parent adoption legally establishes you as your child's parent, granting you the same rights and responsibilities as a biological parent. For LGBTQ+ families in Georgia, it is the single most important step you can take to protect your family. This guide...
As a Georgia resident, you may have recently received your property tax assessment for 2024 as have many other residents of Fulton County and DeKalb County. This important document outlines the county's determination of your home's fair market value, which serves as...
Opening your annual Notice of Assessment from Fulton or DeKalb County can be a shock. But you don't have to accept an unfair valuation. This guide will walk you through the entire Georgia property tax appeal process, step by step. You may have already received your...
For many couples, divorce begins with a waiting game. Neither spouse thinks the relationship will last for the rest of their lives anymore, but neither one wants to seem like the villain in the story by making the decision to file for divorce. Some people stay...
Navigating a divorce is never easy, and for LGBTQ divorce couples in Georgia, there can be unique legal complexities. This guide explains the divorce process for same-sex couples, outlines key issues like asset division and child custody, and clarifies your rights...
If you’re unaware that divorce is approaching, you simply have to react when it occurs. You don’t have time to prepare in advance, and this can make things a bit more difficult. This is especially true if it is your spouse who files for divorce, and they have been...
Every divorcing couple in Georgia has to address their personal property and debts when negotiating a settlement for their divorce or preparing for litigation. Military servicemembers have assets related to their careers that can quickly become central to the disputes...
Adoption is something that many people don't consider until they may benefit from it. Families in a broad range of circumstances might decide that adoption is the right choice. Although it can be a complex legal process, adoption can give a child a family and an...