Rushing into a marriage may be quick but getting out of it takes a lot longer. Getting the divorce over with quickly should not be a driving force in decision-making throughout the process. Waiting Period for Uncontested Divorces At a minimum, it takes 31 days to get a divorce in Georgia. This is because Georgia …
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Back-to-school season is upon us. The new year often brings a new school, new teachers and new activities for kids and divorced parents to juggle. For divorced parents, the beginning of the school year is a great time to hit a reset button and discuss the impending changes to schedules and activities. Just like the child’s …
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After a break-up, emotions run high. You may feel like a jilted lover and want to get back at the person who broke your heart. In the cyber age, intimate and compromising photos and videos can find their way to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat. What is Revenge Porn? Georgia’s so-called Revenge Porn …
“Check your problems at the door.” It’s a mantra some workplace environments live by. However, it’s easier said than done. It’s easy for problems in our personal lives to bleed into our professional lives. The trauma of going through a divorce isn’t something you can just turn off like a light switch. From the court …
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime, it’s in your best interest to immediately contact a criminal defense attorney. A good criminal defense lawyer can explain your rights in all stages of the criminal process and help make the difference between a reduced plea bargain, dismissal or a jail sentence. Being charged with …
Once a person is in police custody and is charged with an alleged offense, he or she may get out of jail either by posting bail or obtaining a bond. A judge will determine the amount of bail based on factors like severity of the offense, the likelihood the defendant will commit additional crimes after …
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When a marriage ends in divorce, one spouse may need to continue financially assisting or supporting the other spouse. Alimony, also referred to as spousal support, is paid by the higher-earning spouse to the non-earning or lower-earning spouse and is separate from the division of marital property. Alimony ensures that spouses who may have refrained …
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In Georgia, child custody is most often determined during the divorce process by mutually agreeing parents, subject to a judge’s approval, or by the judge based solely on the child’s best interests. The resulting custody order is a complex document, covering many important things, including visitation. The custody order, referred to as a parenting plan, …
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Andersen, Tate & Carr criminal defense attorneys Patrick McDonough and Trinity Hundredmark recently walked CourtTV viewers through all the proceedings of a high-profile trial. Mr. McDonough and Ms. Hundredmark were on-air to analyze the opening statements and deliberations in the Kellen Winslow, Jr. rape trial. Click here to watch Patrick McDonough weigh-in on opening statements. …
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Most kids look forward to summer break as soon as the spring semester at school starts. However, being a divorced couple brings a new layer of uncertainty – for both parents and kids. Without school to fill children’s daily schedules, an entirely different schedule within your parenting plan may be required. Here are a …
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CourtTV is back in session, with gavel-to-gavel coverage of some of the most gripping trials making national headlines. ATC’s veteran Atlanta Defense Attorneys, Patrick McDonough and Trinity Hundredmark, have been tapped to join the on-air team as commentators and will provide in-depth analysis of all the court proceedings. McDonough & Hundredmark recently shared key legal …
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Identity fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes committed. It can be as simple as using someone’s ATM card without thei permission to something more elaborate, such as using someone’s personal information to rack up credit card debt or even take out various loans. In Georgia, identity fraud is a serious crime with …
Consumers are required to purchase several forms of insurance to ensure they are financially protected, such as auto insurance for drivers and home insurance for homeowners. When someone commits an act designed to defraud the insurance process, they are then committing insurance fraud. Insurance fraud is a crime that often comes with serious consequences for …
In Georgia, those convicted of a misdemeanor or felony may have an opportunity to satisfy their sentence out of custody if the judge issues a probation order. Probation allows a person under a first offender agreement or a convicted individual a chance to avoid incarceration under the supervision of a probation officer. If the probationer …
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Recently, the Georgia Senate voted on House Bill 673, which is aimed at cracking down on distracted driving. The new law requires drivers to use hands-free devices with any electronic while driving. Under the new law, distracted driving fines will increase to $900 dollars, and offenses will incur a penalty on your driver’s license of …
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The process of establishing paternity rights in Georgia can be extremely difficult to navigate. Maternal rights are inherent at birth, but establishing a father’s rights can be far more complicated, especially in cases involving unmarried couples or divorce. When a father signs a birth certificate, he is not establishing parental rights, although many people assume …
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In the United States, about 25% of women have experienced severe physical violence by a partner at some point in their lives, and 14% have been stalked by a partner. About 14% of men have experienced physical violence from a partner, and nearly 5% have been stalked. In Georgia alone, almost 1,700 women lost their …
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Are you a homeowner, landlord or business owner that owns or leases real or personal property? Don’t agree with the County Tax Assessor’s assessed value of your home or business property? It may be time to file an appeal. Ad Valorem is Latin for “according to value”, so the amount of any assessment should be …
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As Family Law attorneys, we get a lot of questions about divorce. One question that many people are embarrassed to ask is whether withholding sex can be grounds for divorce. The lack of intimacy in a marriage can be difficult to quantify, but it can be grounds for divorce, with some caveats. Georgia has …
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Here is the story of how we never stopped fighting for justice when a routine car wreck case went off the rails.
