Grandparents can play an important role in a child’s life and often develop a close and loving relationship with their grandchild. It can be very distressing if a child’s parents stop the child’s grandparents from having contact with the child. Unfortunately,...
Given their age and newfound freedom, it is not uncommon for Georgia college students to find themselves in trouble with the law. That could be due to allegations of alcohol use, drugs or physical confrontations. Depending on the charges, these young people can face...
If you divorced while your child was under age 18 and you were granted sole physical custody of your child, it is likely that your child’s other parent was ordered to pay child support. Parents who pay child support contribute to the costs of raising a child. These...
Over the last quarter century, the opioid epidemic has taken over a half million lives in drug overdose deaths. The epidemic has affected people from all walks of life, and has caused an ongoing, inestimable scourge of devastation. Recently, according to news reports,...
Children are often innocent bystanders in a Georgia divorce. As the case proceeds, the parents are focused on how they can achieve the best possible outcome for themselves. Part of that centers on child custody. When the custody decision is made, it is imperative to...
After a divorce, it can be good to have a fresh start in a new house, new town or even a new state. For parents under child custody orders, however, this kind of move isn't so easy. Generally, both parents have the right to visit with their child and the...
College is a time of experimentation for many young adults, and some may dabble in substances such as marijuana. It may seem like a harmless activity at the time but if police catch you possessing marijuana you could find yourself facing some serious consequences....
Do you feel like you’re married to a narcissist? If so, you know how challenging it can be to live with someone who has an inflated sense of their own importance and worth. Their constant need for attention and adoration might have driven you crazy during your...
A small percentage of criminal cases in Georgia go all the way to a bench or jury trial. The vast majority of criminal cases are actually dismissed or are resolved through guilty pleas and plea agreements. However, in some cases, the facts and circumstances lead...
Victims of family violence look for ways out. They look for safety, even if they cannot bring themselves to actually leave. However, once you reach that point, where you are ready to leave, the first step is a call to an Athens, Georgia, family law attorney. They will...
