Georgia Family Legal Guides (18 found)

Written by Randall Mark Kessler
Family Law covers so many areas, from gradparents rights, to custody to support and prenuptial agreements. We have listed answers to these questions at: http://kssfamilylaw.com/FAQS/ , but the best thing to do is to research as much as you can and find a lawyer who will listen to you.
Posted in Family 9 days ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Birney O'Brian Bull
What type of adoptive match do you want? There are numerous decisions to be considered and made. Once you narrow those decisions down, learn what adoption's emotional issues are, and whether you are ready to address them. Then make sure the legal steps you will take honor everyone involved.
Posted in Adoption about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Frank William Hamilton
If you have decided to divorce your spouse, there are many things to consider. While a no-fault divorce does not require proof that the other spouse did something wrong, you must ensure that a settlement is reached the provides for your short term as well as long term goals.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Frank William Hamilton
When it comes to the future of your family, you want to do everything you can to be there for them. Whether you are involved in a custody dispute or you want to work out a fair visitation agreement, you want a strong advocate to make your case.
3 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Frank William Hamilton
No one should have to live with, or under the threat of, domestic violence, Georgia law can provide protection for you, your children, and other members of your household.
Posted in Domestic Violence 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Frank William Hamilton
When a temporary protective order is issued "ex parte" (meaning only one party present) a hearing must be held in 30 days to determine if the protective order should be extended for a period of twelve months. If you have been served with a TPO, you need to fight to defend yourself!
Posted in Domestic Violence 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Douglas Blake Chanco
In Georgia if you are considering a divorce from your spouse, there are many things to consider. While a no-fault divorce does not require proof that the other spouse did something wrong, you must ensure that a settlement is reached the provides for your short term as well as long term goals.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Douglas Blake Chanco
When it comes to the future of your family, you want to do everything you can to be there for them. Whether you are involved in a custody dispute or you want to work out a fair visitation agreement, you want a strong advocate to make your case.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Douglas Blake Chanco
No one should have to live with, or under the threat of, domestic violence, Georgia law can provide protection for you, your children, and other members of your household. This is done through the filling out of legal paperwork, presenting it to a judge, and then having a hearing before the court.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Douglas Blake Chanco
When a temporary protective order is issued "ex parte" (meaning only one party present) a hearing must be held in 30 days to determine if the protective order should be extended for a period of twelve months. If you have been served with a TPO, you need to fight to defend yourself!
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Domestic Violence 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Damon Sharad Bivek
This guide is meant to help you get prepared for a free consultation with me to determine whether or not you will be able to lower or raise your current child support obligation.
Posted in Family 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Sherry Virginia Neal
• Attorney’s fees • Court filing fees • Home investigation fees • Criminal background check fee • Costs to support the biological mother • Travel & lodging costs • Costs related to service & notice • Cost for issuance of new birth certificate
Posted in Adoption about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Damon Sharad Bivek
Are you the mother or father of a child born out of wedlock? If so, then this guide is for you! This guide is intended to give parents information about what to do if they are the mother or father of a child out of wedlock and want to receive child support or are seeking to gain visitation rights.
Posted in Child Custody 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Regina Irene Edwards
Winning custody for fathers is difficult, but not impossible. With the right set of facts, and the right attorney, fathers all across Georgia are obtaining custody more and more.
Posted in Child Custody 9 days ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by John Preston Smith
If you are the father of a child born out of wedlock in order for the child to be able to inherit from you and for you to have proper enforceable visitation a Petition for Legitimation must be filed with the appropriate Court, and a written Order entered by a Judge setting out your rights.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Family 25 days ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Joel Richard Beck
Creating a will in the state of Georgia is part of a basic estate-planning strategy and can help alleviate family strife after your death by clearly stating your intended property distribution at the time of your death.
4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Wills / Living Wills about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Joel Richard Beck
An Advance Directive for Healthcare in the state of Georgia is a document that allows people to designate an agent to make health-care decisions for them if they are incapacitated and cannot make those decisions themselves.
Posted in Wills / Living Wills about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Georgia consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia