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This week, the Georgia Supreme Court decided Viskup v. Viskup, holding that venue is still proper when a petition is filed prior to respondent moving out of the county, but service is not perfected until after respondent has already moved. More notably, the Court further determined that an award of attorneys’ fees in a child […]

On April 27, 2012, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia is hosting a seminar that addresses some of the most important issues that exist in family law, and in society as a whole: Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse. The program will include such relevant speakers as Dalia Racine, Assistant District Attorney, […]

By Andrea Murad As American families become more blended due to the country’s 50% divorce rate, the lines can become fuzzy when it comes to money and finances. “One of the biggest challenges to a second marriage is stepchildren,” says Mackey McNeill, founder, president, and CEO of Mackey Advisors. Stepchildren can add financial and emotional […]

By KS Family Law, LLC Congratulations Randall Kessler – “Top 100 Attorneys” awarded March 2012 as recognized in Atlanta Magazine

I am so excited about our Spring CLE Seminar. It will be at the Eden Roc Hotel in South Beach. The program topics include: “How to Impress Judges: Analytical Steps to a Well Organized, Concise, and Engaging Trial,” “Social Networking for the Family Lawyer,” and “If You Love Me, Put it in Writing.”. Our Fall […]

The next panel will cover the status of gay marriage and civil unions in the United States, interaction between federal and state law regarding same sex marriage, the portability of marriage and (un)availability of divorce and rights and remedies not available to gay couples where marriage or civil unions are not recognized.

By Associated Press The intense house fire that killed all three brings with it questions about whether more could have been done to protect not only Charles and Braden Powell, ages 7 and 5, but also children across the nation who are in the tug of war of child custody. Most states do not have […]

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While there certainly is more than one way to work with the press, I have found that being forthcoming with the media, even if my answer is “I don’t know”, or “I know but cannot and will not say”, has been the best.

Too often the focus on lawyer education is on how to go to trial.