Under Georgia law, sometimes a genetic test proving you are the child’s biological parent isn’t enough to give you rights as a father. What this means is that if you wish to build a relationship with your child, if you aren’t married to the mother, then legitimation...
Being accused of criminal wrongdoing can turn your world upside down. The threat of conviction can leave you reeling as you struggle to cope with the possibility of being hit with prison time and difficulty securing and holding employment and housing even after you’ve...
Divorce can have a significant impact on family dynamics, especially when it comes to the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. In many cases, grandparents may have concerns about their ability to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren...
Mediation has become a popular option in divorce and other family law matter settlements because it gives parties more control over discussions and is usually more time-saving and cost-efficient. But even though these benefits are attractive, parties should ensure...
Child custody is not always straightforward. The two main distinctions are legal and physical custody. Legal custody is the right to make significant decisions in the child’s life such as education and health care. Physical custody is when the child is physically with...
Some may think that a final order from the court is already absolute and is no longer subject to change. However, as the child grows older, there are changes in their lives that might require an adjustment on the court’s custody order. Moreover, not only changes in...
Many university researchers in the areas of organic chemistry and biochemistry utilize or produce controlled substances in their labs for the purpose of furthering scientific knowledge on the development of new and better medications. This begs the question of the...
You have tried everything in your power to make your marriage work. Because all else failed, you are officially ready to bring the “D” word into the conversation. These are tips to help ease your spouse into the topic of divorce. Make sure you are sure This is a huge...
For most of history, securing a divorce was an immense struggle and really only possible if you could prove someone was “at-fault.” It was not until 1969 that no-fault divorce was introduced in the US, which changed everything. It allowed either party in the marriage...
Getting stopped by police can be stressful. In any tense situation, your nerves can get the better of you, making you seem defensive when you have nothing to hide. Just stay calm and remember to exercise your rights, such as: Your right to remain silent. State laws...
