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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.

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.

Financial Power of Attorney and an Advanced Directive for Health Care are Important Parts of Your Estate Plan (Part 1)

By now everyone should know that they need a Will, but just having a Will is not enough for a complete estate plan. Estate

By now everyone should know that they need a Will, but just having a Will is not enough for a complete estate plan. Estate plans are about making sure your wishes are honored, during life and after your death.

CFPB Finalizes Updates to “Know Before You Owe” Mortgage Disclosure

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized updates to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule which formalized the rule and helped

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized updates to its “Know Before You Owe” mortgage disclosure rule which formalized the rule and helped with implementation of the rule by the mortgage industry.

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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Legal Briefs

Divorced Parents Making Decisions Regarding Their Children

Review Your Restrictive Covenant

Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure

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

Financial Power of Attorney and an Advanced Directive for Health Care are Important Parts of Your Estate Plan (Part 1)

CFPB Finalizes Updates to “Know Before You Owe” Mortgage Disclosure

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

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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