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We exit the courtroom, and hang back as my now-ex spouse walks ahead. My attorney turns to me, heavy files in her hands, “You’re officially divorced,” as she passes me the dozen or so pages the judge had just signed. I ask, “now what?” I look down at the first page of...
Next to bartenders and therapists, family law attorneys hear the most intimate details of a person’s life. We’ve heard it all. So, you can’t shock me. Tell me what is going on, don’t spare the details. I need to know. I take the panicked calls from clients who...
Sitting on the other side of bench is an eye opening experience. As attorneys we are focused on the representation of our clients and preparing arguments to present to the Court. It is not often, if ever, we prepare to hear arguments, to sit as a judge. But, that is...
El 29 de septiembre de 1966, sus abuelos abordaron un vuelo de Habana, Cuba a Miami, Florida y nunca miraron atrás. Su búsqueda --- el sueño americano. Los sueños de democracia, libertad y éxito de sus tres hijos pequeños alimentaron su voluntad de dejar atrás todo lo...
On September 29, 1966, her grandparents boarded a flight from Havana, Cuba to Miami, Florida and never looked back. Their pursuit --- the American Dream. The dreams of a democracy, freedom, and success for their young three children fueled their willingness to leave...
A divorce can result from the building of tension over time. Spouses may drift apart over the years, or there may be other issues that harm the union. A common way to describe an impending divorce is "messy," but do divorce proceedings in Georgia have to turn out this...
Reflecting on my years of practicing in Georgia as well as my litigation and practice experience in Russia, it is still very hard for me to understand the level of hostility between the parties in divorce and custody cases. I understand that things cannot be easy if a...
Going through a divorce in Georgia is never an easy process for anyone. This is especially true when children are involved, and parents are fighting for custody. Even if you didn't begin the "battle," it is still your responsibility to ensure that you are prepared for...
Kevin and Erica were divorced three ago. Kevin was awarded primary physical custody of their two boys, Spencer and Adam. The parties have coparented relatively well throughout the years and the boys are thriving in both homes. Erica, however, has recently been...
If a parent wants full custody of their children, seizing the children and fleeing to another country might initially seem like the perfect solution. The custody laws might differ in another country, and parents may believe they can’t be accused of kidnapping their...
