The United States Supreme Court is to consider whether to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, this legally forbids the federal recognition of same-sex marriage. Under DOMA, gay and lesbian couples would not receive the same benefits of heterosexual couples such… Read More ›
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Georgia Guardian Ad Litems: Their Role In Contested Child Custody and Divorce Cases
In Georgia, a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is an attorney appointed by the Court to represent the best interests of the child/children in a contested child custody or divorce case. A Guardian Ad Litem is not necessary in every such case. … Read More ›
Pre-Divorce and Divorce Tips
There are a number of tips that could and should be offered to those considering divorce. This post is not intended to include all tips, but the following are useful to keep in mind as any divorcing person proceeds in… Read More ›
Child Custody: Parent vs. Non-parent/Third Party
Georgia law designates non-parents/third parties into two (2) groups: Specified party and Non-specified party. A specified party includes: a grandparent, great-grandparent, aunt, uncle, great-aunt, great-uncle, sibling or adoptive parent. A non-specified party includes all others. The importance of these designations in Georgia Child Custody… Read More ›
Hire Court Reporter For Important Hearings
Litigants are given an option whether to have their hearing transcribed by the judge’s court reporter on the day and time of hearing. Litigants should strongly consider employing the court reporter in case the court’s ruling is adverse to their interests and… Read More ›
Child Custody Modification and Parent Relocation
Oftentimes, the primary physical custodian of a child may decide to move out-of-state for various reasons and take the minor child/ren with him or her. Such a decision frequently causes great distress for the other parent. A divorce decree routinely has… Read More ›
Metro-Atlanta Schools
Top Schools in Metro-Atlanta, Georgia Top Elementary Schools in Atlanta Metro & Georgia Kittredge Magnet School Kedron Elementary School Austin Elementary School Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Mount Bethel Elementary School Mountain Park Elementary School Britt David Computer Academy Rocky… Read More ›
Attorney Tiffany Lunn of Lunn Law LLC: Georgia Family Law Blog 