On August 8, 2016, Cindy Martinez and her husband David Martinez filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Minkailu Sesay, North East Georgia Physicians Group, Inc.; Northeast Georgia Physicians Group – Urgent Care, LLC and other related corporate entities. The complaint was filed in the State Court of Gwinnett County and is available upon request. …
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What Defines Domestic Violence? Necessary Steps To Ensure Your Protection
Over 50% of all women in a domestic relationship will experience some sort of abuse, and unfortunately, 30% of these abuse cases result in ongoing physical and mental harm over time. In Georgia, a domestic violence case does not always involve a married couple. Georgia’s domestic violence laws also apply to domestic partners, parent-child relationships, …
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Commercial Real Estate & Banking Attorney, Erin T. Burnett Joins Andersen, Tate & Carr Law Firm
Erin T. Burnett has joined the Commercial Real Estate & Banking Group of Andersen, Tate & Carr. Ms. Burnett specializes in commercial leasing, representing both landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiating retail, office and industrial leases. Her practice also focuses on purchase and sale transactions, land development, land use matters and the financing of commercial …
Divorce Versus Separate Maintenance In Georgia
In the State of Georgia, troubled marriages that cannot be mended have three potential options: annulment, divorce, and legal separation. While an annulment is not a viable option for most circumstances, divorce and separation often are. Understanding Divorce in Georgia The more common of the two options, divorce (O.C.G.A. § 19-5-1) is the legal dissolution …
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Immigration Attorney, Roberta D. Cooper Joins Andersen, Tate And Carr Law Firm
Roberta D. Cooper has joined the Corporate and Business Transactions practice group at Andersen, Tate & Carr. Her practice specializes in immigration law; including immigrant and non-immigrant employment and family-based petitions, I-9 audits, J-1 waivers, Deferred Action (DACA), U visas, and citizenship. Ms. Cooper represents clients at interviews with USCIS officers in the Atlanta field …
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Thirteen Grounds for Divorce in the State of Georgia
Georgia is a state that allows for no-fault divorces, but there are still 12 other reasons set forth by O.C.G.A. § 19-5-3 that, if proven, the state will grant a divorce. An uncontested, or “no-fault” divorce means that either spouse can file for divorce without having to prove the other did something wrong. This is …
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Lawyer Of The Year – 2016
Thomas J. Andersen, founding partner of Andersen, Tate & Carr is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law in Atlanta for 2016. Mr. Andersen has concentrated his practice in real estate and banking. His commercial real estate practice includes representation of developers in …
HB 229 Expands Visitation and Intervention Rights to Great-Grandparents and Siblings
Recent changes to O.C.G.A. § 19-7-3 have expanded visitation and intervention rights in domestic relations cases concerning minor children to include siblings of parents as well as great-grandparents. Under the previous version of O.C.G.A. § 19-7-3, only grandparents were allowed to file for visitation rights, as well as joint custody of minor children if certain …
Securing a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) in the State of Georgia
A Temporary Protective Order, or TPO, is an order issued by the court designed to protect victims of “family violence” from harassment and/or abuse. The order will require that the alleged aggressor keep a distance from the petitioner’s place of residency and employment, and prohibits them from initiating any kind of contact. This order may …
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Georgia’s Governor Vetoes Religious Liberty Bill, but Opponents say the Fight Isn’t Over
The controversy continues over Georgia’s so called “religious liberty” bill. House Bill 757 would allow faith-based organizations to deny services to those who violate their “sincerely held religious belief.” Under the bill, clergy could refuse to perform gay marriages, and opponents of same-sex marriage would be allowed to deny services to gay and lesbian couples. …
Understanding Custody Modification in Georgia
When parents decide to get a divorce or unwed parents have a child, custody agreements get put in place. In Georgia, child custody and visitation orders are always based on the best interests of the child. When evaluating the child’s best interests, parents submit parenting plans to the court, which may include topics such as …
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The Basics of Georgia Child Support Laws
For many parents who have either never been married or are divorced, child support plays a major role in their financial realities. While the laws can become rather complicated, having a cursory understanding of the basics of Georgia’s child support laws can help parents comprehend and plan for child support payments. Income Shares Model of …
What’s Yours and What’s Mine: Understanding Commingled Marital Assets
In many divorces, one of the most common areas of contention is the division of assets. Whether discussing property, savings, or even debt, this step can be stressful and emotionally-charged, especially if either of the parties are entering into the discussion with unrealistic expectations. Therefore, understanding the concepts of marital property, separate property, and commingled …
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A Father’s Responsibilities: Understanding the Issue of Legitimacy in Georgia Family Law
In the State of Georgia, paternity and legitimization of a child born out of wedlock were long held as two different processes. Paternity established that the man was the biological father, but the law required a child to be legitimate before the father could pursue custody and visitation issues. However, since 2005, parents can establish …
Assault and Battery: Understanding Georgia’s Assault Laws
In the State of Georgia, the assault laws include offenses for assault and battery, and both are taken very seriously. Depending on the details of the charges, both assault and battery can be either a misdemeanor or a felony. The difference between assault and battery is rather simple: Assault is the threat of or attempted …
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Understanding the Impact of Contested Versus Uncontested Divorces in Georgia
When speaking with a lawyer about an intended divorce, the first question that he or she may ask is whether it is uncontested or contested. This can mean the difference between a relatively simple parting of ways or a complex process of court-mandated terms. Uncontested Divorces In an uncontested divorce, both spouses agree on all …
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Client Testimonial Following Highly Contested Divorce Matter
Divorce is one of the most stressful and emotionally draining events that can happen in a person’s life. At Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C., we are not only passionate about being legal advocates for our clients; we are dedicated to being compassionate and understanding during our client’s time of need. Recently, Trinity Hundredmark received this …
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ATC’s Trinity Hundredmark & Martina Palatto appointed to state bar YLD Board of Directors
Trinity M. Hundredmark and Martina G. Palatto of Andersen, Tate & Carr P.C. in Duluth have been appointed to serve on the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia as part of the Board of Directors. Hundredmark and Palatto will act as directors of special projects for education and will assist in promoting …