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Should You Hire an Attorney if Your Child Is Caught with a THC Vape Pen?

Hiring an attorney can be a heavy financial burden for numerous families. Legal expenses can escalate rapidly, and not all parents have the financial

From Vows to Courtrooms: How Divorce and Family Law Practices Intersect

A family law practice covers a variety of legal matters that impact families. In addition to handling divorce cases, our family practice attorneys address

Divorce Decisions: Assessing the Role of Family Law Attorneys

Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process that can have a significant impact on all parties involved. When navigating the complexities of divorce,

What to Expect When Going Through a Divorce

Beginning the divorce process is a stressful time filled with uncertainties. Understanding the process can be helpful in calming your fears. How cooperative or

Mediation Used to Ease Pain of Divorce

Divorce is a painful and difficult decision for any couple. But the legal process can escalate an already tense situation into a full-scale court

Children Have Say in Which Divorced Parent to Live With

Where a child lives is one of the hardest decisions made by the court during a divorce.
Where a child lives is one of the hardest decisions made by the court during a divorce.

Divorced Parents Making Decisions Regarding Their Children

Though they may be divorced, parents still must make decisions together about their children. Typically, there are four areas in which the decisions are
Though they may be divorced, parents still must make decisions together about their children. Typically, there are four areas in which the decisions are required to be made jointly: religious upbringing of the children; medical care of the children; extracurricular activities; and education.

Resolving Child Support and Coming to an Agreement

Determining the payment of child support is an important facet of a divorce case. It is also important if the parents are not married
Determining the payment of child support is an important facet of a divorce case. It is also important if the parents are not married but financial support to the custodial parent is needed.

Role of Technology in Domestic Violence and Divorce

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We want to take a moment to discuss how technology can play a role in domestic violence and
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We want to take a moment to discuss how technology can play a role in domestic violence and divorce cases as one spouse tries to control another.

The Growing Trend of Silver Divorce

A recent study by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University showed an increasing number of people over
A recent study by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University showed an increasing number of people over 50 getting divorces. Often called “silver or gray divorce,” it’s a growing trend across the country.

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Case in Georgia?

After suffering an accident, clients often feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. However, it is essential to know your rights so that you do not lose your chance to hold the negligent party responsible for what they did to you. In Georgia, in most…

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

By Scotty Ball Under the guise of efficiency and cost savings, some lawmakers in Georgia are pushing to let out-of-state notaries conduct real estate closings online. It is a terrible idea that would destroy critical protections for Georgia homebuyers…

Anna Adams Orkins Named to 2022 “Georgia Super Lawyers” List

Super Lawyers has named Stewart, Melvin & Frost partner Anna Adams Orkins as a 2022 Georgia Rising Star. It is the second straight year that Orkins has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. After years of practicing law in the areas of wills, trusts…

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