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In child custody cases, the Georgia court generally supports the idea that it is in the child’s best interests to have both parents play an active and engaged role in the child’s life. Unfortunately, factors often exist that make this a problem. The threat of family violence, abuse, or neglect may require the need for […]

Most divorces do not go to trial. Although a divorce is a formal legal proceeding that involves the family court system, most spouses are able to settle their differences in private negotiation sessions or through alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Going through the breakup of a marriage and getting a divorce are traumatic events. Even if your split was amicable, it is still natural to find yourself experiencing strong feelings about what happened and a general fear of what the future might hold. Fortunately, divorce recovery is possible in a relatively short time, and there […]

In Georgia, a will does not have to be notarized. However, there is a special notarized document that can be included with the will that makes the probate process easier. This document is sometimes called an “attestation clause” or referred to as an affidavit that self-proves a will.