by growandgive5@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2026 | Family Law
Domestic violence allegations are far from rare. The Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that approximately 42,000 incidents are reported statewide each year. The true extent is likely far higher, as domestic violence is systematically underreported....
by growandgive5@gmail.com | Aug 12, 2026 | Criminal Law, Family Law
Unfortunately, domestic violence remains a serious problem in Georgia. According to data from the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, more than one in four women and one in five men will personally endure domestic violence by an intimate partner or other household...
by growandgive5@gmail.com | Jul 15, 2026 | Divorce Law, Family Law
For divorced or separated parents in Georgia, going through a child custody case can be stressful and even overwhelming. That is especially true for parents who are locked in a high-conflict child custody dispute. In these cases, a guardian ad litem may be brought in...
by growandgive5@gmail.com | Jun 18, 2026 | Family Law, Uncategorized
A step-parent may be eligible to start the formal adoption process and become a child’s legal parent. Georgia has specific rules and regulations in place for step-parent adoptions. It is crucial that they are carefully followed, as a step-parent adoption can be...
by growandgive5@gmail.com | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Considering a divorce in Georgia? You are not alone. Tens of thousands of couples opt to end their marriage in the state each year. Divorce is hard. Even if both spouses agree that it is the right decision, that does not make the process easy. At Burns Smith Law,...