As part of the ongoing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Honorable Harold D. Melton, recently filed a statewide judicial emergency. Here’s what it means for your case: Social Distancing Measures Our office remains fully functional. However, we are doing our best…
Divorce is never an easy process. Whether it’s mutually agreed upon, or one side decides to end the marriage, divorce often brings a whole new set of challenges as those involved move forward with their new reality. Along with the inherent emotional challenges that come with divorce, monetary hardships may also occur. Below, we’ve listed…
The “typical” method of co-parenting has changed drastically over the last decade. In the early 2010s, standard visitation plans commonly included alternating weekends for the non-custodial parent and extended visitation as a privilege. Today, we see a huge increase in the number of parents opting for a joint-custody plan where their time is split more…
When most people think about the holiday season, they feel a sense of joy and merriment, and remember times of laughter, presents, traditions, and quality time with loved ones. However, studies have shown the divorce rate typically spikes after the holidays. If this is supposedly the most wonderful time of the year, why are so…
The process of divorce can be very difficult for children to handle. It can create feelings of sadness, anger, and fear. While these complicated emotions are not unusual, a manipulative parent may abuse the situation to create a greater sense of fear in the new family dynamic. When going through a custody battle, it is…
Raising and caring for children after a divorce is not only hard work, but it’s also expensive. Many single parents depend on child support to provide basic necessities for their children. When a non-custodial parent stops paying child support, the custodial parent faces the burden of financial hardship and ultimately, the children may suffer. If…
Georgia’s New Distracted Driving Law: What You Need To Know 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…
Establishing Your Paternal Rights In Georgia 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…
Can Lack Of Intimacy Be Considered Grounds For Divorce? 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…
Attorney Trinity Hundredmark Was Honored To Attend This Year’s Leadership Stetson Event Every year, Stetson University hosts its annual Leadership Stetson event, giving alumni the chance to network and celebrate their continual growth in their chosen profession. Attorney Trinity Hundredmark of Andersen, Tate & Carr was honored to be invited to attend the highly selective…