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...
Health care is expensive, and so is the health insurance that pays for it when you need treatment. The costs for insurance depend on your age, your gender and other factors, like the amount of coverage you want or how much of a deductible you accept. Many adults will...
Throughout your marriage, you and your spouse may have shared a bank account and most of your other property in addition to combining your households. When you divorce, you have to separate your resources and assets from those of your spouse. This process is often...