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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 married couples. In metro Atlanta counties, the frequency of divorce can be even higher than the state average. Divorce statistics from 2010 reveal that some Metro Atlanta counties see thousands …

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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 State of Georgia, changing the ways that divorced and separated parents continue to remain an important part of their children’s lives. Custody issues are complicated. They involve a web of …

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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 benefits of a traditional marriage, it differs in many important ways. Perhaps most importantly, the termination of a domestic partnership does not follow the traditional rules of divorce. In this …

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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 some truth to this belief. Statistics show that, across the United States, mothers receive primary custody rights in more than two-thirds of all custody cases. Nonetheless, research from the United …

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What are your legal options if your spouse engages in an extramarital affair? In Cobb County, Georgia, the divorce attorneys at Fennell, Briasco & Associates™ understand the emotional toll that adultery and divorce can have on a family. Extramarital sexual relationships permanently undermine the foundation of trust that supports a marriage, while at the same …

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Divorce can be an emotionally draining time, but with a dedicated divorce lawyer on your side, it doesn’t have to be confusing. Fennell, Briasco & Associates are here with a brief overview of divorce procedures to help make it a little easier. Consider Your Divorce Options If you and your partner both agree to the …

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Fall is officially here which means cooler weather (hopefully), pumpkins, beautiful foliage, sweaters and so much more. If you have kiddos at home, now is the perfect time to start planning some unique activities to do with them this season. Sure, picking out the perfect Halloween costume is great, but there are tons of opportunities …

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Wintergreen Essential Oil Recalled by Piping Rock A failure to meet child resistant closure requirements left children at risk for poisoning, leading to a recall of Piping Rock’s Wintergreen Essential Oil. The recalled Piping Rock wintergreen 100% pure essential oil is in a 1/2 fl. oz. (15 ml) glass amber dropper bottle. Consumers should immediately …

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