In the U.S., about 40% of all births are to unmarried women. In Georgia, a child born outside of marriage is considered illegitimate. It may not seem to matter now, but making sure that your child is legitimate will be very important in the future. Legitimization can...
Couples are increasingly using divorce mediation as an option. For many, it is easier than hiring a lawyer and going to court. During mediation, boht parties can discuss divorce terms in a non-adversarial way, and mediators ensure the negotiations occur in a smooth,...
It's well-known that women (and sometimes men) are often afraid to fight back against their abuser. The police may be called to the home multiple times and perhaps take the abuser to jail. All too often, the situation remains relatively unchanged when the accuser is...
For some couples agreeing to a divorce can be a mutual feeling. They may be able to agree on the split of the assets, debts and custody of the children. Even if they agree, each person should have a lawyer review an agreement. There is specific language that must be...