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Nearly One in Three Homeowners are ‘Underwater’ with Their Mortgages

Underwater mortgages – or negative home equity – occur when a homeowner owes more on his house than it is worth. The Great Recession

Underwater mortgages – or negative home equity – occur when a homeowner owes more on his house than it is worth. The Great Recession and collapse of the housing market nationwide certainly have impacted the number of underwater mortgages.

The Disturbing Trend of Cyberbullying

With popularity of Facebook, Twitter and other social media, a disturbing trend known as cyberbullying, which particularly affects young people and sometimes involves damaging

With popularity of Facebook, Twitter and other social media, a disturbing trend known as cyberbullying, which particularly affects young people and sometimes involves damaging criminal acts, has come to the forefront.

Stewart, Melvin & Frost’s Alyson Graham Named to Leadership Hall

Alyson Graham, an attorney with the North Georgia law firm of Stewart, Melvin & Frost, has been selected to the 2012-2013 class of Leadership

Alyson Graham, an attorney with the North Georgia law firm of Stewart, Melvin & Frost, has been selected to the 2012-2013 class of Leadership Hall County.

The rising legal risks behind Facebook use

Social media has revolutionized communications and relationships over the Internet. But posting your opinions and feelings on social media tools such as Facebook does

Social media has revolutionized communications and relationships over the Internet. But posting your opinions and feelings on social media tools such as Facebook does not come without legal risks.

Stewart, Melvin & Frost’s Alexander Named to State Bar Board of Governors

Mark Alexander, an attorney and partner with Stewart, Melvin & Frost, has been elected to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors.

Who Controls Facebook Page and Content after Death?

Facebook should be treated like an asset of the deceased member’s estate and therefore managed by the executor and controlled by the deceased member’s

Facebook should be treated like an asset of the deceased member’s estate and therefore managed by the executor and controlled by the deceased member’s Will.

Who Owns Contents of a Joint Safe Deposit Box After Death?

I’m often involved in disputes over the contents of safe deposit boxes – usually when the boxes are jointly leased. A recent case in

I’m often involved in disputes over the contents of safe deposit boxes – usually when the boxes are jointly leased. A recent case in Forsyth County provides a helpful reminder of the rules involved.

Impact of the $26 billion national mortgage settlement

The federal government and state attorneys general across the country recently secured a historic settlement with the country’s five largest home loan servicers in

The federal government and state attorneys general across the country recently secured a historic settlement with the country’s five largest home loan servicers in an attempt to address the home foreclosure crisis.

Can you inherit debt?

Georgia lawyers have always been able to confidently tell their clients that children do not “inherit” the debts owed by parents. As shown by

Georgia lawyers have always been able to confidently tell their clients that children do not “inherit” the debts owed by parents. As shown by a recent case in Gwinnett County, however, a child may be liable for certain debts accruing with respect to his parent’s property following his parent’s death.

Mediation Can Be Helpful in Divorce Proceedings

Mediation is very popular tool available in our court system and something the courts here value. In other jurisdictions that don’t require mediation, they

Mediation is very popular tool available in our court system and something the courts here value. In other jurisdictions that don’t require mediation, they appreciate the value of it.

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?

Bill Would Remove Vital Protections During Home Closings

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

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