Family Law Blog

When Someone Dies Without a Will in Georgia, What Happens Next?
If you die without a will, you are a “decedent.” When that occurs, your property passes through Georgia’s intestate succession laws, which favor blood family

Ultimate Guide to Criminal Law
Georgia criminal law differs from legal proceedings in other states. If you are facing criminal charges in Georgia, you need to be well informed in

Cheating Spouse? How It Affects Divorce Finances
Georgia has one of the highest divorce rates in the country, coming in at 11th place in the United States for per capita divorce among

The Ultimate Guide to Child Custody Laws in Georgia
When parents divorce or separate, their children become the central focus of upcoming legal proceedings. Custody issues affect tens of thousands of families across the

Domestic Partnerships in GA: Is filing for divorce different?
A domestic partnership is an alternative legal arrangement between either same-sex or opposite-sex partners in Georgia. While a domestic partnership provides for some of the

What Are a Father’s Custody Rights in Georgia?
Among the general public, there is an assumption that mothers (rather than fathers) are more likely to receive custody of their children. Statistically, there is