As the quote goes, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." In family law, the norm is to cast stones, the first, the fifteenth, the fiftieth. I write often about different approaches, theories, paradigms of practice in family law. There is...
Month: November 2014
I Am Thankful
Our post tonight is an offering from our Savannah Family Law Attorney, David Purvis.It's that time of year where we reflect on those things for which we are thankful.I have a wonderful wife for whom I am truly thankful. We have had a wonderful year full of growth and...
Divorce and the Art of Compromise
Tonight's post on divorce and compromise is the first offered by one of our newest family law attorneys, Naomi Lumpkin.Usually, when people think of divorce, they think of war. Their spouse becomes their enemy; the one they loved has become the one they hate. But know...
News Flash in Family Law: Attorneys Don’t Walk On Water!
A good family law trial lawyer understands their client, their client's perspective, goals, motivation, fears and hopes. A good family law trial lawyer can articulate their client's position and frame that position well, with compassion, with clarity, with...
Prenuptial Agreements – The Answer I’ve Been Looking For!
I have long decried the graudual but unmistakable demise of alimony when justice truly demands its award. Our last post, by Marietta Divorce Attorney Jeannine Lowery on Prenuptial Agreements attacked this problem in a new, proactive way. I've been thinking about...
Prenuptial Agreements – Avoiding the Billion Dollar Mistake
Tonight's post about Prenuptial Agreements was written by our Marietta Divorce Attorney, Jeannine Lowery.Harold Hamm, the 24th richest man in the country according to Forbes Magazine, has been ordered by an Oklahoma City Judge to pay his ex-wife, Sue Ann Hamm, nearly...
Steve Worrall! Wills, Trusts and Estates! Need I Say More?
I should say more. I should say that Steve Worrall, the best known, eminently trusted, go to guy of Wills, Trusts and Estates is joining The Firm! , that is. And he's bringing his Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice with him!Many...
Child Support: Don’t Mollify, Modify.
Tonight's post about promptly acting to modify your child support was written by our Savannah Family Law Attorney, David Purvis.The divorce is final. Child custody and visitation rights have been determined. One parent is ordered to pay child support. For purposes of...
Finding Your Happy In Your Divorce
Tonight's post about choices in divorce was written by our newest Attorney addition to Lawrenceville, Brandy Alexander.As children, we could not wait to become adults. As adults, we often wish for the simpler times of childhood again. We grow up, we know better, so we...
Evidence: Just How Stupid Do They Think We Are?
Sometimes witnesses say incredibly stupid things. They create evidence as they go. Here's a favorite:Lawyer: "Did you ever stay all night with this man in New York?" Witness: "I refuse to answer that question."Lawyer: "Did you ever stay all night with this man...