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...
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,...
Some couples opt for a prenuptial agreement (prenup) before they agree to get married. Prenups can be used to protect assets and ensure that property. Prenups must be signed prior to a marriage. However, if you are already married, a similar option called a...
Are you a parent of a young child or a teenager in Georgia? You may be subject to a custody and/or child support order. In Georgia, these orders are always subject to modification until the child becomes an adult. You may be wondering: How do you modify a child...
Divorce is hard. It can bring genuine relief to reach the end of the case. Most people want to put their divorce behind them and move forward with their lives. However, you and your former spouse may still be attached legally because of certain post-divorce...
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