Your ex-spouse may still be a beneficiary

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Getting released from liability for the mortgage: Is requiring a refinancing enough?

Thirty years is the initial term of most mortgages, so in a divorce situation it is generally of utmost importance for both parties to reach an agreement that specifically establishes a workable method to dispose of the marital mortgage.  The idea is to not only to legally separate yourself from your spouse, but also from […]

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Successful Atlanta family law firm changes name to Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor

The family law firm of Stearns-Montgomery & Associates announced today that Ryan Proctor has been named partner, and that the firm name will be changed to Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor. The new partnership announcement is another sign of the firm’s continued growth and success in the Atlanta area. “Ryan’s clients have always been impressed with his […]

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Child Custody Basics

In an initial custody dispute between the parents over the custody of a minor child, the sole question to be determined is what is in the best interests of the child. This question can only be answered by a judge, as Georgia law prohibits juries from determining custody matters. Essentially, there are no boundaries as […]

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Rules for Breaking an Engagement

If you have watched any television over the holiday season, you have undoubtedly been subjected to the seemingly never-ending barrage of jewelry commercials portraying husbands and boyfriends surprising their wives and girlfriends with fine rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.  Of course, the jewelry companies are hoping to convince their male audience that the answer to happily […]

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