If you are a parent who is behind on your child support payments, you may be wondering if you could lose your parental rights as a result. The answer to that question is not straightforward, as the laws governing this area vary from state to state. In the state of Georgia, failure to pay child …
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When it comes to our healthcare, we all hope for the best. But what happens if we’re suddenly faced with a medical emergency and are unable to make our own decisions? Without a proper plan, you won’t have a say in your medical treatment. The responsibility for your health could fall on your family members …
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Traffic stops are stressful experiences for everybody, but they can be especially stressful if you don’t understand your rights. It’s important to know what you can and can’t do during a traffic stop, both for your safety and the safety of the officer. At Fennell, Briasco, & Associates, we’re committed to educating everyone on their …
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 over friends, domestic partners, and charities. Even if intestate succession reflects your wishes, it is still recommended that you have a will in place and take part in estate planning …
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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 regards to what you’re up against. An Atlanta criminal defense lawyer will be able to guide you through this complicated process. With an experienced criminal defense law firm on your …
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 …
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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