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Although divorce is a difficult time for both you and your spouse, witnessing the breakup of your family usually has the biggest and most lasting impact on your children. As your family transitions into a new chapter, it is important to be mindful of your children’s...
The emotional strain of divorce multiplies when you worry about your parental rights. “Will they take my children away because I see a therapist?" This question haunts many parents who fear their mental health status might affect custody outcomes. Worrying about...
It's easy to feel like you're the one who messed up after a traffic stop. The flashing lights, the questions and the feeling of being scrutinized—it's a lot. But here's something important to remember: police officers can make mistakes, too. And when those mistakes...
Adopting a child in Georgia grants adoptive parents several legal rights, similar to those of biological parents. If you're considering adoption in Georgia, you need to understand these rights. Parental rights after adoption Once you legally adopt a child in Georgia,...
Getting pulled over by the police is nerve-wracking. Your heart races, your palms sweat, and it's easy to feel like you need to explain yourself or talk your way out of the situation. But in a DUI stop, what you say can be used against you. Knowing what not to say can...
Divorce is a challenging journey, especially when children are involved. As a parent, your primary concern is likely the well-being and stability of your children as you transition into a new version of family life after the divorce is finalized. Understanding the...
Divorce is difficult regardless of the circumstances, and often it is accompanied by heightened emotions and stress. Keeping the relationship civil between you and the other side can, in fact, change the outcome of your divorce. Thus, it is especially important to be...
Many states, including Georgia, follow equitable distribution laws to address property division in a divorce. In equitable distribution states, courts will divide property fairly, but not necessarily equally, based on several factors including: Length of the marriage....
Military retirement benefits are a key source of support for service members and their families after retirement. They can also become a contentious issue during a divorce. Knowing how courts deal with military retirement benefits can help you make informed decisions...
As the year comes to a close, you might also be reflecting on other aspects in life that are coming to an end. Although it is not an easy or joyful topic to discuss, the reality is that not all marriages last. And as the winter holidays come and go, spouses might...
From offices in Augusta-Richmond County we serve clients in neighboring communities including Grovetown, Thomson, Waynesboro, Harlem, Lincolnton, and Wrens. Beyond Augusta we handle cases in Columbia County, Burke County, McDuffie County, Lincoln County and Wilkes County. We also proud to represent military families and veterans from Fort Gordon, Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart, Fort Benning, Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem.