International child abduction affects thousands of children globally every year. In 1988, The United States adopted The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction in order to ensure that abducted children are immediately returned to their country of habitual residence. Ron Nelson, a close friend of our firm, writes an excellent article […]
CNBC.com In the 1989 black comedy “The War of the Roses,” actors Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner played out their scorched-earth divorce to a bitter end. But for real-life couples aiming for a livable outcome, hiring the right lawyers is crucial. “Look for a lawyer the same way you would look for a surgeon — […]
Statute is unlikely to affect case by Sneiderman grandparents, family law attorney says By Kathleen Baydala Joyner A new law could make it easier for grandparents to persuade judges to grant visitation rights with their grandchildren. House Bill 1198, passed by the General Assembly in March and signed by the governor May 1, states that […]
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On May 1, 2012, the Governor signed into law a new bill that strengthens the rights of grandparents in Georgia. The new law, which is effective immediately, revises the former “no presumption” principle in child custody cases and prompts judges to rule in favor of visitation for grandparents who have financially supported or regularly visited their grandchildren. The […]
On April 24, 2012, the Supreme Court of Georgia decided Ennis v. Ennis, holding that while minimum contacts over a nonresident party are necessary to adjudicate issues related to a marriage (i.e. alimony, division of marital property, and attorneys’ fees), they are not required to dissolve the marriage alone. The Court overturned the trial court’s […]
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 […]
