The federal estate tax is set to increase for those single and married. Knowing this can be important for those that are mindful of estate planning and legacy. This yearly statistic is important to watch for those that have an… Read More ›
Attorney Tiffany R. Lunn
Another Matter Of Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is a problem in Georgia and nationwide. Those in the military are not immune to its reach. Expert testimony can be important in cases such as this. There can be many motives for domestic violence and/or murder. In… Read More ›
New Divorce Law Could Be Coming To Georgia
Georgia is one of the United States’ leading divorce states. Couples in Georgia is steadily divorcing. The Georgia House of Representatives is seeking to make obtaining a divorce in Georgia a bit lengthier, in an attempt to discourage divorce. Georgia… Read More ›
Required Divorcing Parent’s Seminar in Metro-Atlanta
We encounter prospective clients on a regular basis that are not aware of the mandatory Divorcing Parent’s Seminar in Georgia. The mandatory seminar does not include all Metro-Atlanta counties, however, it does involve most. Divorcing parents should be aware of… Read More ›
Administrative Legitimation
In Georgia, fathers that are not married to the mother of their child when the child is born must legitimate the child to have any parental rights, unless the parties subsequently marry. Often when children are born, the parents still… Read More ›
Divorce: Equitable Doesn’t Mean Equal
Some divorcing spouses believe that because Georgia is an “equitable division” state for divorce that each spouse will split martial assets 50/50%. However, that is not case. Equitable means “fair” and the court in Georgia divorce cases will decide what… Read More ›
Family Violence and Divorce
Domestic Violence is among the reasons that a marriage may end in divorce. Georgia has a number of state certified family violence shelters. There are various services that these shelters provide including: Crisis Intervention, confidential shelter, linkage with community activities, children services,… Read More ›
Update Will After Divorce or Other Life Changes
It is important that your Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is updated after any significant life change, such as a change in marital status, birth of a child, and acquisition or disposal of a major asset. You should not attempt to make… Read More ›
Children and Divorce
Parents are dealing with a very difficult time during a separation or divorce. However, the children of divorcing parents are trying to cope as well. If parents are informed, they can better assist their children. For information and guidance to help… Read More ›
Paternity/De-legitimation Case Update
The Court of Appeals of Georgia (Second Division), in Williamson v. Williamson, A09A1767, considered a case this year involving former spouses that had a child born while married to each other. A child born during a legal marriage is presumed the legal child of father (husband), unless rebutted. … Read More ›
Attorney Tiffany Lunn of Lunn Law LLC: Georgia Family Law Blog 