family law

State Adoption Laws in Georgia

State Adoption Laws in Georgia Knowing Georgia state laws helps adoptive parents navigate the adoption process. Complying with state adoption laws is essential to obtaining

Safe Haven Laws in Georgia Protect Parents and Infants

Safe Haven Laws in Georgia Protect Parents and Infants Safe haven laws have been established to protect infants whose mothers are unable to care for

Adoption Fraud and Family Law in Georgia

Adoption Fraud and Family Law in Georgia Adoption gives parents a chance to provide children with a loving and caring home. But parents are often

Physical Abuse and Domestic Violence in Family Law Courts

Physical Abuse and Domestic Violence in Family Law Courts Physical abuse can often be the most devastating form of domestic violence, leaving lasting scars that

How to Appeal a Family Law Judge’s Final Order if You Weren’t in Court

How to Appeal a Family Law Judge’s Final Order if You Weren’t in Court Your right to appeal a judge’s court order is a valuable

Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse: Protecting Yourself in Family Law Courts

Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse: Protecting Yourself in Family Law Courts Sexual abuse causes lasting injuries to entire families. Understanding the role of sexual abuse

Child Custody and the Parents’ Motives for Seeking Physical and Legal Custody

Granting child custody to divorcing parents is one of the most important actions that family law courts take. The legal and physical custody of a

How the Education Level of Parents Impacts Child Custody Decisions

Child custody and parenting plans allow divorcing couples to determine how children will be cared for after they separate. This is a critical step in

Domestic Violence and Divorce: Spousal Abuse in the Presence of Children

Domestic violence impacts millions of families. In addition to the physical harm it causes, it has wide-reaching emotional effects on children. In a divorce case,

Parenting Plans: Establishing Religious Upbringing, Education, and Medical Care

Establishing a parenting plan is a critical step in completing your divorce or separation. Parenting plans outline a wide range of aspects related to the