Attorneys Fees for Georgia Divorce
We get lots of questions about attorneys fees for Georgia divorce cases. Under what circumstances might attorneys fees be paid by a spouse as part of a Georgia divorce case? Of course, the parties can agree as part of their settlement on who should pay Read More
Custody Battle Between Grandmother and Aunt
The recent case of Ertter v. Dunbar, 734 S.E.2d 403 (Nov. 19, 2012) involves a Georgia custody battle between grandmother and aunt in juvenile court and superior court of Cobb County Georgia. The grandmother prevailed in the juvenile court, the maternal aunt and Read More
Georgia Child Custody │ Best Interest of the Child
It is the law that Georgia child custody decisions are to be based on the “best interest of the child and what will best promote the child’s welfare and happiness”. Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 19-9-3 lists seventeen examples Read More
Collaborative Divorce in Georgia ǀ South Carolina
Collaborative divorce is available in Georgia and South Carolina and Hindson & Melton LLC can assist you with a collaborative divorce in either state. ALSO SEE: PARENTING PLAN REQUIRED FOR ALL GEORGIA CUSTODY CASES JOINT CUSTODY AND WHO DECIDES CUSTODY CUSTODY Read More
Grandparent Visitation Rights
Grandparent visitation rights of biological grandparents evaporate when the parental rights of the grandparent’s child are terminated and the grandchild is adopted by a stepparent. Grandparent visitation rights 2012 Georgia case. A 2012 decision by the Georgia Supreme Court in the case of Read More
Video Surveillance in Georgia Divorce Case
Video surveillance upheld in Georgia divorce case by Georgia Court of Appeals on July 13, 2012, in decision of Rutter v. Rutter, case No. A12A0661 Wife installed video surveillance equipment in marital residence. Husband and Wife were in the midst of divorce Read More
Georgia Prenuptial Agreements
Protect your future! Consider a Georgia Prenuptial Agreement. Georgia prenuptial agreements are enforceable, so it is imperative to have experienced legal counsel when you enter a Georgia prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements are sometimes called premarital agreements or antenuptial agreements, these terms all refer to Read More
Property Held In Trust for the Benefit of Episcopal Church
The real property dispute between Episcopal Diocese of Georgia and the oldest church in Georgia ended on May 21, 2012. The real property of Christ Church Savannah is held in trust for the benefit of Episcopal Church. On May 21st a Rule 46 Read More
SDVOSB VOSB Set Asides for FSS Contracts
SDVOSB and VOSB have priority for contracts awarded under GSA’s FSS (Federal Supply Schedule) procedures. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must conduct market research to determine if there are two or more eligible SDVOSB or VOSB concerns capable of Read More
Grandparent Rights – Custody
Grandparent rights after divorce is important to many of our clients – regardless of who has custody. Georgia law encourages continuing contact with grandparents who have shown the ability to act in the best interest of the child. O.C.G.A. § 19-9-3(d). In Read More
