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How Does Alimony Work After Retirement?

One of the most hated things about permanent alimony is that they can hang around the paying spouse (more…)

Jason CheungJun 29, 2018

Should There Be a Right To a Free Attorney in Civil Cases?

Unlike criminal matters, the law generally does not recognize a constitutional right to a free court (more…)

Ken LaManceDec 22, 2011

The Georgia Supreme Court Should Uphold the Equitable Caregiver Act Which Extends Rights to Non-Biological Parents

The Georgia Supreme Court Should Uphold the Equitable Caregiver Act Wh...

The child’s best interests must prevail at all times. Parents should make all decisions for their (more…)

Jason CheungMar 24, 2025

Who Gets Parental Rights: The Woman Who Gave Birth or the Biological Parents of the Child

Who Gets Parental Rights: The Woman Who Gave Birth or the Biological P...

What are the custody rights of a mother who gives birth to the wrong child? In Georgia, the answer m (more…)

Jason CheungMar 31, 2025

Child Support and Orthodontic Expenses

Parents who make child support payments are also responsible for covering any uninsured medical and (more…)

Jay RiveraMay 26, 2010

Divorcing a Spouse with a Mental Illness

"I, take you, for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for (more…)

Jason CheungSep 20, 2017

Do I Need to Split My Lottery Winnings with My Ex-Spouse?

Mike Weirsky has hit the jackpot. He won $273 million from this month’s Mega Millions. The stay-at (more…)

Jason CheungMar 18, 2019

Failure To Pay Child Support Means Jail Time

Failing to pay child support can land you in trouble in many ways. You can lose your driving privile (more…)

Ashley RoncevicMar 15, 2016

Can You Access Your Spouse’s Electronic Information During a Divorce?

During a divorce, ex-spouses will be tempted to use every advantage to “win” the case. Since spo (more…)

Jason CheungSep 27, 2017

Soft Separations and the Future of Divorce

Will Smith generated significant controversy when he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in March 2022 (more…)

Jason CheungNov 27, 2023

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How Does Alimony Work After Retirement?

How Does Alimony Work After Retirement?

Should There Be a Right To a Free Attorney in Civil Cases?

Should There Be a Right To a Free Attorney in Civil Cases?

The Georgia Supreme Court Should Uphold the Equitable Caregiver Act Which Extends Rights to Non-Biological Parents

The Georgia Supreme Court Should Uphold the Equitable Caregiver Act Wh...

Who Gets Parental Rights: The Woman Who Gave Birth or the Biological Parents of the Child

Who Gets Parental Rights: The Woman Who Gave Birth or the Biological P...

Child Support and Orthodontic Expenses

Child Support and Orthodontic Expenses

Divorcing a Spouse with a Mental Illness

Divorcing a Spouse with a Mental Illness

Do I Need to Split My Lottery Winnings with My Ex-Spouse?

Do I Need to Split My Lottery Winnings with My Ex-Spouse?

Failure To Pay Child Support Means Jail Time

Failure To Pay Child Support Means Jail Time

Can You Access Your Spouse’s Electronic Information During a Divorce?

Can You Access Your Spouse’s Electronic Information During a Divorce?

Soft Separations and the Future of Divorce

Soft Separations and the Future of Divorce

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