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 […]
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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