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<br />Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-71449895326494888842017-01-29T06:47:00.002-05:002017-01-29T06:48:52.579-05:00Regina elected to Georgia SuperLawyers Rising Stars for 2017Regina has again been elected to the Georgia SuperLawyers Rising Stars list for 2017. <br />
<br />While up to five percent of the lawyers in Georgia are named to Super Lawyers, <i>no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.</i><br />
<i><br /></i>Ms. Edwards received her law degree from Tulane School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of the Georgia Bar, American Bar Association, Family Law Sections of the Gwinnett and Atlanta Bar Associations.<br />
<br />For more information about the firm’s services and philosophy, please visit our site at <a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/">www.GeorgiaFathersRights.com</a>.Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-83290298534521781652016-03-11T10:42:00.002-05:002016-03-11T10:45:05.997-05:00Father awarded $230,000 in divorce caseIn Fulton County, the parties amassed nearly 1 million in legal fees arguing over custody of their child. Our unique <a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/flat-fee-billing/" target="_blank">flat fees</a> protect you from such exorbitant fees.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 26.5pt;">Hoard
v. Beveridge, </span><span style="border: 1pt none; font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 24pt; padding: 0in;">S15A1685</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 26.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;">Supreme Court of
Georgia, Civil Case (3/7/2016, 3/11/2016)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 15pt;">ATTORNEYS FEES:
Expenses of Litigation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 18pt;"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #467984; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt; padding: 0in;">Text:</span></b><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 18pt;"> Thompson, Hugh
P., Chief Justice</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">This appeal involves
a challenge to a trial court's award to one party in a divorce action of
attorney fees under OCGA § 9-15-14 and OCGA § 19-6-2. Because we conclude the
trial court made sufficient findings to sustain the full amount of the fee
award under OCGA § 19-6-2 (a), we affirm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">In 2009, Brett
Beveridge filed an action for divorce against his wife, Vivian Hoard. One child
was born of the marriage, and the primary issue in the case involved custody of
the parties' minor child. With the parties' consent, therefore, the trial court
appointed as custody evaluator, Dr. Carol Webb, who concluded both parties were
fit and loving parents and recommended a joint custodial arrangement. After a
hearing, the trial court in April 2011entered a temporary order granting the
parties joint legal and physical custody with equal parenting time. In the
meantime, Hoard learned that in 2006, Dr. Webb asked opposing counsel's
husband, then state representative Edward Lindsey, for a letter of
recommendation for re-appointment by the governor of Georgia to a professional
board. Believing that Dr. Webb's request created a conflict of interest, Hoard
throughout much of the remainder of the divorce proceedings filed numerous
motions seeking to disqualify Dr. Webb, as well as motions to set aside, for
new trial, for mistrial, and to amend, reopen and rehear her motions to
disqualify, each of which was related to Hoard's efforts to disqualify Dr. Webb
and was denied by the trial court.<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">1</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">In October 2012,
following a ten day trial, the trial court issued a final order granting the
parties joint legal and physical custody with equal parenting time. The order
specifically stated that the trial court did not rely on Dr. Webb's report in
making its custody determination but noted that the report was not inconsistent
with the other evidence presented by the parties. Both Hoard and Beveridge
filed cross-motions for attorney fees and expenses seeking, respectively, fees
and expenses of $431,411.25 and $400,974.90. In an October 2014 order, the
trial court denied Hoard's fee motion and granted Beveridge's motion, awarding
him $232,114 in fees and expenses, the exact amount of all costs he claimed to
have incurred from the date of the temporary hearing and after the trial
court's denial of Hoard's first motion to disqualify Dr. Webb. Seeking leave to
challenge the trial court's fee award, Hoard subsequently filed an application
for discretionary appeal which this Court granted pursuant to Rule 34 (4).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. The trial court
made its fee award, without allocation, under both OCGA § 19-6-2 and OCGA §
9-15-14, based on its conclusion that Hoard's numerous attempts to disqualify
and discredit Dr. Webb unnecessarily expanded the litigation and that although "neither
party [could] afford the extensive litigation and the extensive fees they
incurred," Hoard had a "superior ability to pay." Hoard contends
the trial court erred by failing to identify which portion of the fees was
awarded pursuant to OCGA § 9-15-14 and which portion was awarded pursuant to
OCGA § 19-6-2 (a). She further argues that without such apportionment, the
award must be reversed because the trial court's findings are not sufficient to
independently sustain the full award under either statute. See <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Park Ridge Condo Ass'n v. Callais</span>, 290 Ga. App. 875, 878
(660 SE2d 736) (2008) (holding that trial court abused its discretion by
failing to specify in its award of attorney fees and expenses which fees and
expenses fell within the ambit of the applicable fee statute). Compare <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Taylor v. Taylor</span>, 293 Ga. 615, 618-619 (4) (748 SE2d 873)
(2013) (upholding attorney fee award that failed to specify which portion of
the award was made pursuant to OCGA § 9-15-14 (b) and OCGA § 19-9-3 (6) because
an award of the full amount would have been authorized under either statute).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">We begin our analysis
with OCGA § 9-15-14 (b), a statute which authorizes a trial court to award
reasonable attorney fees upon a finding that an action or any part thereof
"lacked substantial justification or that the action . . . was interposed
for delay or harassment, or if it finds that an attorney or party unnecessarily
expanded the proceeding by other improper conduct." Here, the trial court
concluded that Hoard's numerous attempts to disqualify Dr. Webb based on her
request for a letter of recommendation unnecessarily expanded the litigation,
thus authorizing under § 9-15-14 (b) an award to Beveridge in an amount limited
to the fees and expenses he incurred in defending against Hoard's sanctionable
conduct. See <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Hardman v. Hardman</span>, 295 Ga. 732, 740
(763 SE2d 861) (2014) (stating that award of attorney fees under OCGA § 9 15 14
might have been appropriate in contempt action if limited to fees party
incurred in defending against issue improperly raised in motion for
contempt); <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">LabMD, Inc. v. Savera</span>, 331 Ga. App. 463, 467 (2) (a) (771
SE2d 148) (2015) (trial court must limit attorney fees awarded pursuant to OCGA
§ 9 15 14 (b) to those incurred because of the sanctionable conduct); <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Trotter v. Summerour</span>, 273 Ga. App. 263, 267 (2) (614 SE2d
887) (2005) (a trial court is required to exclude from fee award made pursuant
to OCGA § 9-15-14 any fees "unrelated to defending against the claims
deemed frivolous"). The trial court's order, however, makes no specific
allocation of fees awarded pursuant to OCGA § 9-15-14 (b) and awards Beveridge
$232,114 in fees and expenses, the same amount he claimed to have incurred from
the date of the temporary hearing related to <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">all</span> aspects of the
litigation. In fact, Beveridge's own evidence does not support the conclusion
that the full amount of the court's fee award is sustainable under OCGA §
9-15-14 (b) inasmuch as it shows that his costs related to Hoard's sanctionable
conduct did not exceed $65,000. We agree then with Hoard's argument that the
trial court's full award cannot be upheld under this section of the Georgia
Code.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. If OCGA § 9-15-14
was the only basis stated for the fee award, we might at this juncture simply
vacate the award and remand to the trial court. See <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Hardman</span>, 295 Ga. at 740. Vacation and remand are
unwarranted in this case, however, because the full amount of the trial court's
award can be independently sustained under OCGA § 19-6-2 (a). See <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Taylor</span>, 293 Ga. at 618-619. That section "authorizes a
trial court in a divorce action to exercise its sound discretion and, after
considering the financial circumstances of the parties, to award attorney fees
as necessary to ensure the effective representation of both parties."<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Simmons v. Simmons</span>, 288 Ga. 670, 673 (706 SE2d 456) (2011).
A trial court's decision "[w]hether to award attorney fees . . . pursuant
to OCGA § 19 6 2 is a matter within the discretion of the trial court, and the
exercise of that discretion will not be reversed unless manifestly or flagrantly
abused." <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Mongerson v. Mongerson</span>, 285 Ga. 554,
558 559 (678 SE2d 891) (2009), overruled on other grounds, <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Simmons</span>, 288 Ga. at 672, n.4.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The record in this
case shows that evidence was presented at the motions hearing regarding the
parties' financial circumstances, including evidence of their income, their
respective equity interests in real property, and Beveridge's obligation under
the final decree to pay for the cost of their child's private school education.<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">2</span> The trial court also had before it evidence that
Hoard during the divorce proceedings liquidated marital assets to pay for a
portion of her attorney fees while Beveridge used his own non-marital assets
and obtained a loan against his 401 (k) to pay for a portion of his fees.<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">3</span> The record and fee hearing transcript thus show that
the trial court carefully considered the parties' relative financial positions,
their obligations under the final decree, and the substantial costs incurred by
both parties, and awarded Beveridge substantially less than the total amount of
fees he claimed to have incurred in the litigation. Based on this record, we
cannot say that the trial court abused its discretion in making its award which
ensured effective representation of both spouses.<span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">4</span> See <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Simmons</span>, 288 Ga. at 673-674 (finding no abuse of discretion
where record showed trial court considered the parties' relative financial
positions and granted fees to wife because she would be primary physical
custodian); <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Patel v. Patel</span>, 285 Ga. 391, 393 (4) (677 SE2d 114) (2009)
(finding no abuse of discretion in trial court's decision to deny wife's claim
for attorney fees under OCGA § 19-6-2 where the trial court found both parties
used marital property to pay their attorney fees); <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Johnson
v. Johnson</span>, 284 Ga. 366, 368 (3) (667 SE2d 350) (2008) (affirming award
of attorney fees under OCGA § 19-6-2 based on trial court's "broad
discretion to set the amount and terms of payment for any award of attorneys'
fees."); <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Brady v. Brady</span>, 228 Ga. 617 (1) (187
SE2d 258) (1972) (discretion of trial court as to amount of fees awarded under
OCGA § 19-6-2 will not be disturbed absent an abuse of discretion).
Accordingly, the trial court's full fee award can be sustained under OCGA §
19-6-2 and we will not disturb this award on appeal. See <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Taylor</span>, 293 Ga. at 618-619 (4).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">We find no merit in
Hoard's argument that the trial court's award under OCGA § 19-6-2 was punitive
or improperly predicated on a finding that she engaged in misconduct. Although
the trial court discusses in its fee order the procedural history of the
parties' litigation and clearly concludes that Hoard's "numerous attempts
to disqualify and discredit the custody evaluator unnecessarily expanded th[e]
litigation," nothing in the language of the order suggests these factors
played any part in its decision to award fees to Beveridge pursuant to OCGA §
19-6-2. Compare <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Weaver v. Weaver</span>, 263 Ga. 56 (428 SE2d
79) (1993) (reversing fee award under OCGA § 19-6-2 where decision to award
fees to one party was based on other party's refusal to settle dispute). In
fact, the trial court's discussion of its fee award as it explicitly relates to
OCGA § 19-6-2 makes no reference to Hoard's conduct but properly focuses on the
parties' financial circumstances and ability to afford the litigation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Justices concur.</span><span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none; font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 8.5pt; padding: 0in;">1Dr. Webb testified that she
did not recall asking for the letter of recommendation until she was asked
about it by Hoard's counsel at her deposition and that she did not know whether
Mr. Lindsey actually wrote a letter until Hoard filed her first motion to
disqualify, after the custody evaluation had been completed.</span><span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none; font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt; padding: 0in;">2</span><span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The trial court found that Beveridge
earned approximately $19,000.00 a month and Hoard earned approximately
$20,000.00 per month. With regard to Hoard's "superior ability to
pay," the trial court noted, in addition to the slight difference in
income, that Beveridge was responsible under the final decree to pay $2,000.00
per month toward the cost of the child's private school education and the fact
Hoard had $224,300.00 in equity in her residence while Beveridge, who had moved
out of the marital home, had only $29,000.00 in equity in his residence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none; font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt; padding: 0in;">3</span><span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Contrary to Hoard's argument, the fact
that Beveridge was able to pay for a portion of his fee obligation during the course
of this lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding did not deprive the trial
court of its statutory authority to award fees under OCGA § 19-6-2.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="border: 1pt none; font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt; padding: 0in;">4</span><span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">We find no merit in Hoard's argument
that the trial court abused its discretion by relying on financial information
presented during the October 2012 final hearing. Hoard failed to respond to
Beveridge's notice to produce more current financial information and failed to
produce at the fee hearing evidence of her then-current financial status,
despite being directed by the trial court's rule nisi to do so, leaving the
trial court no choice but to rule on the fee motions based on the evidence
previously presented. Moreover, unlike in <span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Thedieck v. Thedieck</span>,
220 Ga. App. 764, 768 (470 SE2d 265) (1996), there was not in this case even
the suggestion of a substantial change in the parties' financial circumstances.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #467984; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt; padding: 0in;">Trial Judge:</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Bensonetta
Tipton Lane, Fulton Superior Court.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #467984; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 10.5pt; padding: 0in;">Attorneys:</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit , serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Michael J.
Bowers and Joshua M. Moore (Balch & Bingham LLP), Atlanta, for appellant.
Elizabeth G. Lindsey (Davis, Matthews & Quigley PC), Atlanta, for
appellee.</span></div>
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Edwards and Associates is pleased to announce that managing partner Regina I. Edwards has <b>again </b>been elected to the <a href="http://profiles.superlawyers.com/georgia/norcross/lawyer/regina-i-edwards/8e112888-25e9-46c2-ab34-0e2c5b203abf.html" target="_blank">2016 Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars </a>list in the area of family law.</div>
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While up to five percent of the lawyers in Georgia are named to Super Lawyers, <i>no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.</i></div>
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Ms. Edwards received her law degree from Tulane School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of the Georgia Bar, American Bar Association, Family Law Sections of the Gwinnett, Forsyth and Atlanta Bar Associations. </div>
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Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-74638610289695343352015-04-17T08:39:00.001-04:002015-04-17T08:40:29.995-04:00<div class="blog_specific_dts" style="color: #433f3e; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.2999992370605px;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a class="blog_specific_title" href="http://eafamilylaw.com/lawyer/2015/02/20/Adoption/Regina-Edwards-selected-again-to-SuperLawyers-Rising-Stars-for-2015._bl17857.htm" style="color: #2980b9; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 20.2999992370605px; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Regina Edwards selected again to SuperLawyers Rising Stars for 2015.</a><span style="color: #433f3e; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.2999992370605px;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Edwards & Associates is pleased to announce that managing partner Regina I. Edwards has again been elected to the 2015 Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in the area of family law.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">While up to five percent of the lawyers in Georgia are named to Super Lawyers, <i>no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Ms. Edwards received her law degree from Tulane School of Law, and her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a member of the Georgia Bar, American Bar Association, Family Law Sections of the Gwinnett, Forsyth and Atlanta Bar Associations. </span></div>
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be challenging for even the most organized and simple families. The addition of new families and households
can be even more overwhelming. Add in a
visit with your ex and your holidays might have gone from “the most wonderful
time of the year” to the most horrible time of the year. Co-parenting during the holidays can be
difficult and full of obstacles, but it can be done with minimal
controversy. Whether the problem is
seeing your ex in an effort to help the child or children have a great holiday
or vying for time with your child at such a family-oriented time, a family
split up can make for a difficult holiday season. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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however, some ways that you and your co-parent can work together to make the
season less miserable and more celebratory for your child or children. The following tips, along with some from this
Huffington Post</span><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/16/co-parenting-holidays_n_1152370.html"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/16/co-parenting-holidays_n_1152370.html"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;">article</span></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;"> and co-parenting</span><a href="http://coparently.com/co-parenting-through-holidays"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span></a><a href="http://coparently.com/co-parenting-through-holidays"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;">post</span></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;">, could help you
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The plan should include all aspects of the holidays, including financial
obligations. The holidays can mean more
childcare costs due to the children being out of school. Be sure to communicate with your co-parent
about how you might organize your schedules to minimize costs and split them
where necessary. Also, be sure to
communicate to your child or children where everyone is going to be at the
holidays so they are not taken aback by missing a time with one parent or one
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an option to consider. If you and your
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beneficial for your child. Try opening
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You may think that you are being sneaky by using sarcasm and shooting
your ex a “look that could kill” when you think your child is not looking, but
the truth is that children are very perceptive.
They are likely to pick up on your tones and emotions. If they sense anger or sadness, they are
likely to start feeling guilty and those feelings might ruin the holiday season
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even the most organized and energetic adult.
A child being shuffled between families is likely to feel the stress
more than your average person. It is
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you know is dealing with a divorce or custody issues this holiday season,
contact our office to learn how we may be able to help you and your
family. Our</span><a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/our-attorneys/regina-i-edwards/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;">attorneys</span></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;"> are experienced
in family law and will work to find the best outcome for everyone. Contact our</span><a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/about/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;">office</span></a><span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria;"><a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/about/" target="_blank"> </a>for more
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After a divorce or a custody battle, it is not uncommon for one of the ex-spouses to choose to move away from the place where the couple made their home. Whether the reason is to be closer to family or to start a new life, such a move can greatly affect the other person. This is especially true where one of the parties has custody of a child or children. Georgia law used to presume that a custodial parent was allowed to relocate, but a 2003 case overruled that presumption.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;">In 2003, the Georgia Supreme Court in</span><a href="http://law.justia.com/cases/georgia/court-of-appeals/2004/a02a1380.html" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;"> </a><a href="http://law.justia.com/cases/georgia/court-of-appeals/2004/a02a1380.html" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;"><i>Bodne v. Bodne</i></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;"> decided that courts will no longer presume that a custodial parent is allowed to relocate. The Supreme Court stated that instead of presuming the parent is allowed to move, the courts will look at each case individually and will determine what is in the best interest of the child. The Supreme Court essentially decided that regardless of the parents’ custodial situation, the most important thing is the best interest of the child. Thus, there will be no presumption of authorization.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;">A custodial parent who tries to relocate must give notice of the move to the non custodial parent. If that happens, the other parent may file an objection to this request. In such a case, it is important to have an experienced family law</span><a href="http://eafamilylaw.com/lawyer/Our-Attorneys_cp12578.htm" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;"> </a><a href="http://eafamilylaw.com/lawyer/Our-Attorneys_cp12578.htm" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;">attorney</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;"> on your side. In some cases, if one of the parents chooses to relocate, a judge will rework the custody arrangement. In extreme cases, a judge may even change who has primary custody. In making this decision, the court will weigh the two competing sides. First, the judge will consider the relocating parent’s reasons for moving. Then, the judge will consider the best interests of the child. The judge will decide whether the move is in the best interest of the child. If the move is not in the best interest of the child, the judge may decide that the other parent should have primary custody.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;">The</span><a href="http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;"> </a><a href="http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;">Georgia code</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;"> provides specific instructions for whether a judge should consider the interests of a child. Section 19-9-3 (a)(5) outlines whether to take the child’s preference into consideration. The law provides that once a child has reached the age of 14, the child will have a right to choose the parent with which he or she wants to live. A judge is not necessarily forced to agree with the child as to what the best interests of the child are, however, it very well may be a determining factor in the judge’s decision. The preference of a child between the ages of 11 and 14 will be taken into consideration, but is less controlling than that of the older child.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;">If you or someone you know has a child whose custodial parent wants to relocate with the child, or if you or someone you know is a parent who wants to relocate with a child, finding an experienced</span><a href="http://eafamilylaw.com/lawyer/Our-Attorneys_cp12578.htm" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;"> </a><a href="http://eafamilylaw.com/lawyer/Our-Attorneys_cp12578.htm" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;">attorney</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;"> can make all the difference in your case. The attorneys at</span><a href="http://eafamilylaw.com/atlanta-gwinnett-county-ga-move-away-cases-lawyer_pa18101.htm" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;"> </a><a href="http://eafamilylaw.com/atlanta-gwinnett-county-ga-move-away-cases-lawyer_pa18101.htm" style="color: #5d816c; font-size: 12px; outline: 0px;">Edwards & Associates</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;"> may be able to help you in your case.</span></div>
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Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-67571992194941323382014-10-28T14:26:00.001-04:002014-10-28T14:30:06.931-04:00What Does a Paternity Determination Mean?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What Does a Paternity Determination Mean?</div>
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Determining <a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/legitimation/" target="_blank">paternity </a>means determining the identify of the biological father of a specific child for purposes of the law. It is a process that decides who fathered the child and should therefore be financially responsible and gain rights to access the child and decisions regarding the child. However, the legal significance is very important and is often misunderstood. The emotional and personal significance can also be a huge part of a father’s life and will likely determine a very large part of the child’s future, making the step of establishing paternity a very important one. </div>
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A potential father might choose to have the paternity of a child determined, or the court may order it, despite resistance. There are multiple ways to determine paternity. One way to determine paternity is by marriage. A child born within the confines of a marriage is assumed to be fathered by the husband. Similarly, if a child is born and the parents later marry, the child is presumed to be the child of the husband if the couple signs legitimacy papers or the father puts his name on the child’s birth certificate. Additionally, a court order such as a divorce decree, separation agreement, or other order might specify the father as the parent of the child, establishing paternity.</div>
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If the purported child denies paternity, the mother of the child can file a paternity suit. At that point, the court will likely demand the purported child undergo genetic testing using DNA to determine the paternity. In the case of a court-required paternity determination, it is important that both parties are aware of their respective rights and obligations, a task a family law attorney can make much easier to handle. </div>
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Once paternity has been established, by any of the methods above, there will be legal implications for both the parents and the child. This may very well mean that the father will then be required to pay child support, money sent to the providing parent to help support the child financially. In addition, the father may be allowed <a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/custody/" target="_blank">visitation and or partial custody</a>. The father may also gain rights to be a part of important decisions regarding the child’s life. The child can now inherit from and through the father and might also gain immediate financial support. All of these legal implications will be determined by the court or by agreement of the parties. Either way, an experienced family law attorney could be key to the process and gaining all of the privileges and responsibilities that come with being declared the parent of a child. </div>
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If you or someone you know is dealing with paternity issues, the first crucial step is to hire a good family law attorney. The <a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/our-attorneys/regina-i-edwards/" target="_blank">attorneys at Edwards & Associates</a> are highly experienced on the issue of father’s rights and we may be able to help you with your paternity or father’s rights issues. Contact us to find out more or visit our website for more information on our practice and how we may be able to help you. </div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17.25pt;">A new study sheds some light on the U.S. divorce rate, and what
has really been going on over the past few decades. It was thought that the
divorce rate was decreasing since the 1970s, but the new study paints a very
different picture. According to the new research, "the age-standardized
refined divorce rate increased substantially after 1990 and is now at an
all-time high."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">It's a
startling revelation in some ways, but in others it may not mean too much.
Divorce is actually a simple "device," if you want to think about it
in those terms. It allows people who are married but realize that their
marriage is no longer tenable to solve their problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">That is
the crux of the matter: divorce is a solution to a problem, not a problem that
is in need of solving. People who are unhappy in their marriages and recognize
that it is time to change are going to</span> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">file for divorce</span></span> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">regardless
of the divorce rate. There will never be a magical number that the divorce rate
needs to hit for people to stop divorcing. That world will never exist.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">So in the
real world where</span> <a href="http://www.edwardsdivorcelaw.com/divorce.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">divorce</span></span> </a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">happens
all the time and it shouldn't be considered a problem, it is best for unhappy
couples to consult an experienced<nobr style="box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://www.edwardsdivorcelaw.com/about-e-a.html" target="_blank">family law attorney</a></span></nobr></span> <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">to help
them get organized and prepared for their split. In some ways, this is more
important for fathers who could be confronted with some complex child custody
matters in their divorce.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the US Divorce Rate Going Up Rather Than Going Down?</span></a>," Robert
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;">Going through the</span> <span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;">divorce process</span></span> <span style="color: #333333;">can be a
stressful experience. After all, couples are put in a position to split up
nearly every aspect of the years they spent together. For some couples,
addressing the financial aspects of divorce can become particularly
contentious, since both parties want to maintain a sense of financial security
after divorce.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;">From time
to time, one spouse might be inclined to conceal marital assets during <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; text-decoration: none;">divorce</span></span> <span style="color: #333333;">in order
to avoid splitting them. In addition to the possibility of a contested divorce</span> <span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;">settlement</span>, this
can also open the door to a</span> <span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;">tax audit</span></span> <span style="color: #333333;">conducted
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;">Every
year, people indicate their marital status on</span> <span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;">income tax</span></span> <span style="color: #333333;">filings to
federal (and Georgia) officials. Because some people choose to hide assets
during divorce, this could be viewed as a signal to initiate an audit. Even if
both spouses have been transparent about their assets, and don't have to worry
about tax violations, an audit is still an intimidating experience.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One other
thing to keep in mind: Hidden assets might automatically be reported to the
IRS. According to a report from Forbes, judges are legally bound to notify
officials about potential inconsistencies in asset reporting found during
divorce.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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be of particular concern in divorces that involve a significant amount of
assets. Transferring a large amount of funds, which is likely to happen in a
high-asset divorce case, might be of particular interest for investigators
looking to find issues in tax filings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ultimately,
it may be best to work through divorce in an amicable fashion. By aiming toward
a fair settlement, both spouses expect a stable post-divorce financial
situation. Not only that, but this could prevent a whole host of unwelcome
legal issues from springing up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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interview with Extra, where she spoke about how she and former flame Gabriel
Aubry had </span><a href="http://georgiafathersrights.blogspot.com/2011/04/halle-berry-says-judge-was-needed-to.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black;">“happily”</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> resolved their custody issues…well a
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recap: the Oscar winning actress, and the Canadian model met and starting
dating in 2005.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">Nahla, their daughter
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quickly during a physical altercation on Thanksgiving 2012 between Aubry and
Berry's </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">husband,</span><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/14/showbiz/halle-berry-marriage/index.html" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> Olivier Martinez</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> when Aubry came to Berry's home to drop
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a lengthy court battle on May 30, 2014, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Los Angeles Superior Court ordered the now
mother of two, to pay over $16,000 in child support each month to her ex,
Gabriel Aubry, to provide for their now 6-year-old daughter Nahla. Although
they both have equal shared custody, Berry’s payments will continue until Nahla
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Berry
has also been ordered to pay Aubry’s legal fees equaling $300,000 and $115,000
in retroactive child support.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This often leads to questions: </span><i style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Why is a woman ordered to pay child support?</i></div>
</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Answer: Child support laws are - for the most part -gender neutral.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<i style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If they have shared custody, why is she paying child support?</i></div>
</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 14.25pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Answer: If there is a vast inequity in incomes, the court can - and often will - order support to balance out the child's homes. There should not be a vast disparity between the homes. In addition, celebrity children often need </span><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">additional</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">expenses</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> that non-celebrity children do not. One of these expenses might be bodyguards to protect them from the constant crush of </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">paparazzi. Every case is different.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 14.25pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">In Georgia, we do not tend to see these massive support awards, but it is important to remember that equal parenting time does not always equal no child support.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sources:
People Magazine ; CNN</span></div>
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Martinez, custody, child support, celebrity cases<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-88393743584453134992014-06-26T08:28:00.001-04:002014-06-26T08:28:22.774-04:00Divorce and social media: Where should the line be drawn?<div style="line-height: 17.25pt;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At times, a person may feel frustrated or confused by the way
things are proceeding during his or her divorce. In this day and age, people
might turn to popular social media sites like Facebook or Twitter to vent in
the hopes of receiving support from friends. The problem with this, however, is
that social media content can come back to haunt someone as they move forward
with divorce.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;">One man
quickly found his claim for</span> <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">child
custody in</span></span> <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;">jeopardy
after he made a comment about his divorce in a Facebook post. After making a
generalized statement about losing custody, the man's ex-wife filed a
successful motion for contempt of court.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;">Even
though the man in this case didn't specifically call out the mother of his
child, his words were used against him. In response to the contempt charges, the<nobr style="box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">family
law</span></nobr></span> <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;">judge gave
the man an opportunity to post a daily, prepared apology on his Facebook page
or spend 60 days in jail.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">According
to the Huffington Post, the man complied with online apologies for a short
time, but soon stopped doing so. Fortunately, the man didn't face time behind
bars and was eventually granted custody, but his route probably isn't the best
for every parent.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;">The
important thing to remember is that people are watching what you say on social
media. Even after the man blocked his ex-wife on Facebook, she was still able
to get a hold of his post. A seemingly harmless statement made in the heat of
the moment can be brought before a judge during a</span> <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">child custody</span></span> <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;">hearing. As such, a parent could
lose their claim for custody, even if they are well-suited for parenting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;">It's
understandable why some parents might be frustrated by the process to obtain
custody, but the important thing to remember is that custody decisions will
ultimately be based on the best interested of the kids. Knowing this, family
courts may use any available evidence to tip the</span> <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">scales</span></span> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">in favor
of one parent over the other.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></span>
Regina I. Edwards</div>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">Source: </span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt;">The Huffington Post, "<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/24/messy-divorce_n_4662068.html?utm_hp_ref=divorce&ir=Divorce" style="box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"><span style="color: dimgrey;">How
A Facebook Post Almost Got This Dad Thrown In Jail</span></a>," Jan. 24,
2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-9653879605756695552014-04-10T19:22:00.000-04:002014-04-10T19:22:00.911-04:00Movement to balance custody laws gains steam<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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On behalf of <span class="author"><a href="https://plus.google.com/106996587133103479172?rel=author" target="_blank">Regina
Edwards </a></span>of <span class="firm-name">Edwards & Associates, Family
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Many years ago, it was widely accepted (and one could say expected) that
when a couple was married, it was the man who went to work and "brought
home the bacon" while the woman stayed at home and took care of the kids
and the house. This simple (if not demeaning) approach to marriage caused
issues when divorce entered the equation. How would the woman financially
provide for herself? How would the man be able to take care of their kids?<br />
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Obviously times have dramatically changed since then, and gender roles are
constantly converging and colliding in today's world. This is a tremendous
development, as we strive for gender equality and the overall improvement of
people, in general. This still leaves open the possibility of stay-at-home moms
(or dads) -- but the expectation is no longer there.<br />
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However, what this does mean is that <a href="http://georgiafathersrights.com/" target="_blank">father's rights</a> have become a major topic in the world of family law. Studies
increasingly show that children of divorce benefit from seeing both of their
parents. Having a relationship with each (instead of sole custody going to one
parent) usually helps them. And yet, many courts simply assign custody (in
cases where joint custody can't be agreed) to the mother, possibly as a byproduct
of the stigmas attached to marriage from those marriages many years ago.<br />
In recent years, some father's rights movements have pushed for child
custody equality. This doesn't mean that every child custody case should end
with joint custody. Certain divorces have special circumstances where sole
custody being granted to one parent makes more sense. But, in general, more
joint custody agreements could help both the divorced parents and their child.<br />
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<strong>Source</strong>: NPR, "<a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/280758591/push-to-change-custody-laws-what-s-best-for-kids?utm_hp_ref=divorce&ir=Divorce" target="_blank">Push To Change Custody Laws: What's Best For Kids?</a>,"
Jennifer Ludden, Feb. 26, 2014<br />
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On behalf of <span class="author"><a href="https://plus.google.com/106996587133103479172?rel=author" target="_blank">Regina
Edwards </a></span>of <span class="firm-name">Edwards & Associates, Family
Law Attorneys </span>posted in <a href="http://www.reginaedwardslaw.com/blog/high-asset-divorce/" target="_self">High
Asset Divorce</a> on Friday, March 27, 2014. </div>
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A new study sheds some light on the U.S. divorce rate, and what has really
been going on over the past few decades. It was thought that the divorce rate
was decreasing since the 1970s, but the new study paints a very different
picture. According to the new research, "the age-standardized refined
divorce rate increased substantially after 1990 and is now at an all-time
high."<br />
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It's a startling revelation in some ways, but in others it may not mean too
much. Divorce is actually a simple "device," if you want to think
about it in those terms. It allows people who are married but realize that
their marriage is no longer tenable to solve their problem.<br />
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That is the crux of the matter: divorce is a solution to a problem, not a
problem that is in need of solving. People who are unhappy in their marriages
and recognize that it is time to change are going to file for divorce
regardless of the divorce rate. There will never be a magical number that the
divorce rate needs to hit for people to stop divorcing. That world will never
exist.<br />
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So in the real world where divorce happens all the time and it shouldn't be considered
a problem, it is best for unhappy couples to consult an experienced family law
attorney to help them get organized and prepared for their split. In some ways,
this is more important for fathers who could be confronted with some complex child
custody matters in their divorce.<br />
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<b>Source: </b>Huffington Post, "<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-hughes/is-the-us-divorce-rate-go_b_4908201.html" target="_blank">Is the US Divorce Rate Going Up Rather Than Going Down?</a>,"
Robert Hughes Jr., March 6, 2014<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On behalf of <a href="https://plus.google.com/106996587133103479172?rel=author" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Regina Edwards </span></a>of Edwards & Associates,
Family Law Attorneys posted in <a href="http://www.reginaedwardslaw.com/blog/high-asset-divorce/" target="_self"><span style="color: blue;">High Asset Divorce</span></a> on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take a moment and consider this
scenario: say you've been married for many years, but your spouse had a prior
marriage. Both of you waived your rights to alimony and signed a prenuptial
agreement. Your spouse had multiple kids in the first marriage, and they come
to live with you. To make everything work, you quit your job to help take care
of them. Everything is going well for many years -- and then your marriage hits
a snag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What are you supposed to do in this
scenario? Without a right to alimony or spousal support, and with no job or
working experience in years, you could be in a dire financial situation. If you
and your spouse were to divorce, would the prenuptial agreement still
stand? Or would parts of it be nullified given the drastically different life
circumstances that apply now?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is impossible to give a definite
answer to any of these questions without specific details about the people and
assets involved. Prenuptial agreements are critical documents, but they are
also tricky. The person enforcing the prenup has a significant evidentiary
threshold to cover, as does the other party involved. The above scenario may be
imaginary in this context, but it is also very real for many couples across the
country. Just look at our source article as an example.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ultimately, it is important to
realize that every marriage or divorce is unique -- and that the parties
involved need to consult and experienced family law attorney to help them
navigate the specifics of their case.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Source: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Boston Herald, "<a href="http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2014/03/woman_worries_about_terms_of_prenup" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Woman worries about terms of prenup</span></a>,"
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<![endif]-->Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-6245248449888319292014-01-13T13:36:00.001-05:002014-01-13T13:43:28.730-05:00How Divorce Attorneys Use Social Media as Evidence<a href="http://www.cadivorce.com/news/social-media-evidence/" title="Social Media Divorce Evidence"><img alt="Social Media Divorce Evidence" border="0" height="3164" src="http://www.cadivorce.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dishonandblock-social-media-infographic.png" width="600" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.georgiafathersrights.com/" title="Georgia Family Law Attorneys">Georgia Family Law</a>
Courtesy of and published originally by Dishon & Block Divorce AttorneysFamily Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-12999068198443757932014-01-02T16:39:00.000-05:002014-01-13T13:36:32.098-05:00Mom Must Pay $195,000 in Fees for Custody Battle in Fulton County<div class="byline">
Greg Land</div>
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Daily Report</div>
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2014-01-02 00:00:13.0</div>
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The judge overseeing a child-custody battle that brought demonstrators
to the Fulton County Courthouse twice this year in support of the mother
has made a permanent his decision to keep the 11-year-old child at
issue in the father's custody.<br />
<br />
Judge John Goger of Fulton Superior Court also ordered the mother to
pay $195,513 in attorney fees for pursuing child-abuse allegations
against her ex-husband that the judge deemed not credible.<br />
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<br />
The rest of the article may be found at <a href="http://www.dailyreportonline.com/PubArticleFriendlyDRO.jsp?id=1202635308078">http://www.dailyreportonline.com/PubArticleFriendlyDRO.jsp?id=1202635308078</a>.<br />
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<i>Although this was not our case, we appear in front of this judge recently. In a case that had similarities to this one, the judge kept custody with my client, the father, and ordered the mother to pay $12,000 in attorney's fees. The court is sending a clear message about litigants who attempt to abuse the process. </i>Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-11162369611890393112013-12-27T12:48:00.001-05:002013-12-27T12:48:59.829-05:00Tax liabilities may be especially important in high-asset divorce<header class="header-post"><br /></header> <div class="postContent post-content">
At
times, making the decision to divorce may be particularly challenging.
Once couples reach the point that they are ready to split, however,
there may be an inclination to rush to the finish line without
considering the wide range of consequences associated with getting
divorced. As such, it may be particularly important to accurately assess
the impact of divorce as the process moves forward.<br />
<br />
One thing
that spouses might not immediately consider is that there are potential
tax consequences for transferring assets between divorcing spouses. In <a href="http://www.reginaedwardslaw.com/Marital-Property-Division/High-Asset-Cases.shtml" target="_self">high-asset divorce</a> cases, the tax burden could be significant.<br />
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Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-17730732674801120482013-11-19T16:40:00.003-05:002013-11-19T16:41:16.349-05:00Father looks to regain custody in international dispute<h1 class="page-title">
Father looks to regain custody in international dispute</h1>
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On behalf of <span class="author"> <a href="https://plus.google.com/106996587133103479172/?rel=author" target="_blank"> Regina Edwards </a> </span> of <span class="firm-name"> Edwards & Associates, Family Law Attorneys </span> posted in <a href="http://www.reginaedwardslaw.com/blog/fathers-rights/" target="_self">Fathers' Rights</a> on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. </div>
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Anyone
who has been through divorce knows that proceedings can become
especially emotional when discussing matters of child custody. Of
course, both parents probably agree that custody and visitation
decisions should be made to protect the interests of the children, but
it can be hard to find points of agreement when caught up in
negotiations.<br />
<br />
In the midst of custody disputes, parents sometimes
make unfortunate choices. This is what appears to be happening in the
case of a Colorado father who is trying to get his children back from
Argentina. The man's ex-wife defied custody orders by taking the
children and removing them from the United States.<br />
<br />
About four
years ago, the man and his wife were trying to settle their divorce on
civil terms because they knew it would be best for their young children.
However, the wife falsely accused her husband of being abusive to gain
the upper hand during proceedings. As it turns out, the family law judge
determined her claims of abuse weren't true and he awarded the father
primary physical custody.<br />
Only weeks after the judge's order was
handed down, the mother ignored it and took the two kids to Argentina.
Now, the man is looking to have his <a href="http://www.reginaedwardslaw.com/Fathers-Rights-in-Georgia/" target="_self">parental rights</a> upheld, but he has to deal with the complications presented by international law.<br />
<br />
Thankfully,
both the United States and Argentina have signed onto the Hague
Convention, which provides guidance in cases of international abductions
and custody disputes. Though the case might be covered by this
international legal convention, regaining custody in these circumstances
is not a simple task.<br />
<br />
Of course, not every couple deals with this
kind of situation when adjusting to child custody orders. Still, it
might be challenging for parents to come to terms with each other. This
is why it can be helpful to determine what legal options exist and work
with an experienced attorney to reach a mutually beneficial arrangement.<br />
<br />
<b>Source: </b>The Huffington Post, "<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/12/dennis-burns-dad-argentina-girls-abduction_n_4261961.html?utm_hp_ref=divorce&ir=Divorce" target="_blank">Dennis Burns Waits For Argentinean Supreme Court To Rule On Return Of Abducted Daughters</a>," Nov. 12, 2013</div>
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Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-77462471045533754352013-09-28T16:29:00.003-04:002013-09-28T16:29:42.990-04:00What must be considered when completing a high-asset divorce?<h1 class="page-title">
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On behalf of <span class="author"> <a href="https://plus.google.com/106996587133103479172/?rel=author" target="_blank"> Regina Edwards </a> </span> of <span class="firm-name"> Edwards & Associates, Family Law Attorneys </span> posted in <a href="http://www.reginaedwardslaw.com/blog/high-asset-divorce/" target="_self">High Asset Divorce</a> on Friday, September 20, 2013. </div>
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<img alt="high_asset.jpg" class="mt-image-left" height="190" src="http://www.reginaedwardslaw.com/blog/images/high_asset.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0 20px 20px 0;" width="260" />Divorce
is usually a very complicated process. Not only does each spouse need
to sort through emotions, but they also have to consider how they want
their assets divided. Although every divorce involves a division of
marital assets, some couples face particularly convoluted negotiations
in this regard. When dealing with a high-asset <a href="http://www.reginaedwardslaw.com/Divorce-and-Property/High-Profile-Celebrity-Cases.shtml" target="_self">divorce</a>,
each spouse may have different ideas about how property should be
split, which can create some difficulty as they try to reach a
settlement.<br />
In many cases, couples may prefer to settle their property division
questions outside of court. Rather than leaving the court to settle
asset division, it may be preferable to reach an agreement that meets
both spouse's needs while still addressing the complexity of their
jointly held assets.<br />
<br />
When reaching a settlement after ironing out differences, one
spouse may be required to sell or shift assets to adhere to the terms of
the divorce. Not long ago, CEO Hubert Joly needed to sell a large share
of his company's stock to settle with his ex-wife. Readers are likely
familiar with Joly's company, electronics retailer Best Buy, which has
locations in the Atlanta area. Reports from CNN Money indicate that Joly
sold about 20 percent of his stake in the company in order to provide
$16.7 million for his divorce.<br />
<br />
Joly took the reins at Best Buy when it was struggling. Although the
company still experienced some challenges in the months immediately
after he became CEO, the stock's value has tripled this year under
Joly's leadership. As such, issues of asset valuation likely became the
subject of discussion during his divorce proceedings. The shifting worth
of Best Buy's stock could have complicated how and when the marital
estate was valued.<br />
<br />
Many aspects of divorce are confusing. However, couples shouldn't
feel like they can't overcome those obstacles. Seeking trustworthy
advice can go a long way in trying to reach an equitable divorce
settlement.<br />
<b>Source: </b>CNN Money, "<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2013/09/11/news/companies/best-buy-ceo-divorce/?source=cnn_bin" target="_blank">Best Buy CEO dumps large stake to pay for divorce</a>," Chris Isidore, Sept. 11, 2013<br />
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Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-24323783872570026432013-07-01T09:02:00.001-04:002013-07-01T09:03:44.926-04:00Court: Child isn't required to go to Indian father<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/ap/kids-family/court-child-isnt-required-to-go-to-father/nYTkY/">Court: Child isn't required to go to Indian father</a>Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-3930397466805374982013-02-13T19:30:00.002-05:002013-02-13T19:30:40.385-05:00What is a Guardian ad Litem<div align="justify">
<br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Guardian Ad Litem Defined" From </span><a href="http://divorcesupport.about.com/mbiopage.htm" onclick="zT(this,'18/1YF/Ze')"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Cathy Meyer</span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">,Your Guide to </span><a href="http://divorcesupport.about.com/" onclick="zT(this,'18/1Yw')"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Divorce Support</span></a><span style="font-family: georgia;">. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">The
Guardian Ad Litem, for the purpose of pending litigation puts
themselves in the shoes of a legally incompetent person such as a minor
child. The Guardian Ad Litem invistigates all issues associated with the
case they are assigned to and files a report with the court. </span></div>
<div align="justify">
<span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />Guardian
Ad Litems are usually lawyers or mental health professionals, depending
on the court and the circumstances. They investigate the matter, use
their own judgement in determining what is in the best interest of the
child, and report their findings and recommendations to the court. In
contested custody and visitation cases, courts frequently appoint a
Guardian Ad Litem for the children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;">If
you have a case in the court that requires a Guardian Ad Litem, treat
him/her professionally. Return phone calls and try to be as cooperative
as possible. </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div align="justify">
<span style="font-family: georgia;">It isn't
easy having an outsider poking their nose into your business but, at
times it is necessary. It is imperative that you get past any negative
feelings or resentments you have about the situation because the
impression you make on the Guardian Ad Litem could have a lot to do with
the outcome of your case.To not put your best foot forward will only
hurt your children.</span></div>
Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-86372501127889617612012-08-24T20:01:00.001-04:002012-08-24T20:04:30.296-04:00Usher wins custody of sons.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today, a court in Fulton County awarded Usher Raymond custody of his two young sons. Although numerous media outlets reported on the more sensational aspects of the case and revelations during the case, we cannot speculate as to all the evidence the judge heard. The judge considers many factors in arriving at the difficult decision to switch custody. What this case does tell us, though, is that given the right set of circumstances, fathers DO have rights to custody and can win, even when the mother is fit.<br />
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Regina Family Law Attorneyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17316457796684169557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3780995629623854799.post-22922889241162773742012-07-28T12:05:00.000-04:002012-07-28T12:05:14.916-04:00Recovering from divorce - the retirement dilemma<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We often represent clients nearing
retirement age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When this occurs, there
are special considerations that need to be made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What does the reduction in income mean for
the client’s lifestyle?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will there have
to be adjustments in income and / or spending because of reduced availability
of retirement funds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are some of
the questions that your Georgia divorce attorney should be thinking about,
along with your financial planner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Divorcing
when you are nearing retirement age presents unique challenges as well as opportunities,
but they must be fully explored in order to make sure the client is protected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Make sure your divorce lawyer is
adept in these unique areas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Source: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recovering from divorce as he nears retirement</span></div>
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