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A Father’s Rights in an Illegitimate Parent-Child Relationship

A study released by the CDC claims that nearly one in four births is the child of an unmarried couple. That number has nearly

A study released by the CDC claims that nearly one in four births is the child of an unmarried couple. That number has nearly doubled since 2002, and tripled since 1985. In many cases, the unmarried couple does not remain together, and a young man can be left wondering what his rights to his child are.

Qualifying for reverse mortgage to get tougher

During the past several years of the economic recession, many desperate homeowners turned to what is known as a “reverse mortgage” to draw emergency

During the past several years of the economic recession, many desperate homeowners turned to what is known as a “reverse mortgage” to draw emergency cash out of their homes.

Health Care Reform Part II – Like it or not, here it comes

Stewart, Melvin & Frost attorney Steve Cornelison recently discussed the impact of the new Healthcare Reform law on employers – both small and large.

Stewart, Melvin & Frost attorney Steve Cornelison recently discussed the impact of the new Healthcare Reform law on employers – both small and large. In part II of the Q&A, we will shift our focus to individuals and address some of the most common questions on this.

Health Care Reform – Like it or not, here it comes

After all the debate and political jockeying, the health care reform law – also known as the Affordable Care Act and Obamacare – will

After all the debate and political jockeying, the health care reform law – also known as the Affordable Care Act and Obamacare – will roll out in just a few months beginning on January 1st, 2014.

Workers’ Comp 101 – What Employers Need to Know

If you are an employer, chances are that you are very familiar with what is known as the workers’ compensation system here in Georgia

If you are an employer, chances are that you are very familiar with what is known as the workers’ compensation system here in Georgia as well as the rest of the United States.

Part III Crisis Navigation: Finding Your Way through Difficult Times

Mark Alexander is a partner and trial attorney with Stewart, Melvin & Frost – one of Northeast Georgia’s oldest and largest law firms.

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

A Father’s Rights in an Illegitimate Parent-Child Relationship

Qualifying for reverse mortgage to get tougher

Health Care Reform Part II – Like it or not, here it comes

Health Care Reform – Like it or not, here it comes

Workers’ Comp 101 – What Employers Need to Know

Part III Crisis Navigation: Finding Your Way through Difficult Times

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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