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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

What Happens to Your Digital Assets after You Pass Away

Annually we spend billions of dollars on items we never touch. Whether it is music, e-books or movies, these digital files only exist on
Annually we spend billions of dollars on items we never touch. Whether it is music, e-books or movies, these digital files only exist on our smart phones, tablets and computers. Many of us have quite a collection of our favorite songs, books and movies.

Advantages of having a Will when it comes to probate

A Will must be probated. Once a Will has been probated, it is given the force of law. Contrary to common belief, all estates

Why You Need a Will

Having a Will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family.
Having a Will is arguably one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family.

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.

What You Need to Know about Georgia’s New Hands-Free Law

Georgia’s new Hands-Free Georgia Act is now the law. The intent of the law is to prohibit distracted driving and encourage technology-free travelling throughout
Georgia’s new Hands-Free Georgia Act is now the law. The intent of the law is to prohibit distracted driving and encourage technology-free travelling throughout the state.

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.

Review Your Restrictive Covenant

Employers want to protect their customer and company information. To do this many employers require their employees to sign restrictive covenant or non-compete agreements
Employers want to protect their customer and company information. To do this many employers require their employees to sign restrictive covenant or non-compete agreements when they join the company.

Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure

Technology has changed the courts in a lot of ways. One area that is being addressed now is the rules governing civil trials.
Technology has changed the courts in a lot of ways. One area that is being addressed now is the rules governing civil trials.

Financial Power of Attorney and an Advanced Directive for Health Care are Important Parts of Your Estate Plan (Part 2)

In a previous Legal Briefs blog, we discussed what are a Power of Attorney and an Advanced Director for Health Care and why they
In a previous Legal Briefs blog, we discussed what are a Power of Attorney and an Advanced Director for Health Care and why they are an important part of your Estate Plan.

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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